Hard at work

Below are men from the tiny settlement of Llatica working to clear a landslide from the irrigation aqueduct which is vital for their crops.

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Trekking in the Colca Cayon

April 23rd 2015
After exploring Lake Titicaca we decided to make our way by bus into Peru and the city of Arequipa where we were pleasantly surprised by this elegant, yet modern town. With El Misti, a 5,700m dormant volcano poised directly above the city it certainly takes on a mystical feel. After a couple of days relaxing and enjoying the cuisine we proceeded north to go trekking in the Colca Canyon or the " ... read more

South America » Peru » Arequipa » Colca Canyon

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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