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Punta Sol - Peru

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December 21st 2006
The trip from Cuenca proved much longer and difficult due to the main road being blocked by protesting locals. This led to a rather long day through unknown routes eventually stopping for dinner somewhere in the highlands of Ecuador. This became camp for the night, as the gang buckled in for another night in the truck. Toasties (Jaffles) plus rum and coke were dinner, with an early morning star ... read more

South America » Peru

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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