An Orchid in bloom

Nearing the end

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January 30th 2007
Hola amigos, I left Santa Marta with Chris & the three Aussie blokes from Perth, they were headed for Caracus but Chris & I headed to Merida, the adventure capital of Venezuela. We had heard by reliable sources that the exchange rate for $US at the border is better than the banks give you, the official rate is 2100 Bolivianos to $1US we actually got 2800Bolivianos to the $US. After 2 buses over ... read more

South America » Peru » Lima

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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