Xmas Eve

Huanchaco

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December 24th 2006
Merry Xmas to all! Christmas eve and day were spent at a little beach side town called Huanchaco. The gang received some Christmas chocolate from Santa, aka Mel, and all participated in a secret Santa. Some confusion was had by the northern hemisphaerians as to where the snow was during this time, but a little local Pisco sour soon cleared this up. The beech didn't compare to Auzzi golde ... read more

South America » Peru » La Libertad » Trujillo

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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