Flying with the birds at Islas Ballenas

Lima, Huacachina & Paracas (Weeks 11 & 12)

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September 4th 2015
I arrived in Lima about 4 hours before Jason and waited in the airport. It was so good to see him after 2 months apart! We spent the first day walking around the Miraflores neighbourhood which included a cat park, where there are dozens of cats hanging out and being fed by the locals; and nice restaurants, where we tried the famous pisco sours for the first time. That night we met up with a friend ... read more

South America » Peru » Ica

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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