Naughty Spanish nearly wiped this out

The high altitude Azorella Compacta plant contains flammable resin that the Spanish conquerors harvested up PDQ to power their boats and trains. They came back a while later to get some more but were disapointed as it only grows 1mm a year.

The eagle - or condor - has landed! aka get yourself comfy this is a long one

September 22nd 2012
I've been in Peru for a week now and there is so much to tell, be warned this going to a long one. If you just want a summary: Lima is a bit Croydon-like, Arequipa is sunny and much nicer, I've seen some cool wildlife and the people are lovely 😊 The loooong version… Took my massive bags to ... read more

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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

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