Huacachina

A Stop at an Oasis

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July 28th 2012
Day 283 Friday 20th July Still no WiFi in the morning but at least our breakfast was good. On our return to the room we had to get stuck into our packing which as you would after 9 months we are fairly quick at. I am still amazed though how we seem to collect all our belongings which are scattered all over the room and get it all back into our packs and walk out the door with ... read more

South America » Peru » Ica » Huacachina

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more