Alpacas

February 10th 2018
It is a long drive from Arequipa to Chivay. The outskirts of Arequipa are a nightmare for traffic as the road is the main road to Bolivia and Brazil and is full of large lorries. Eventually we were in the volcanic countryside and on the way stopped to see Vicunas, Alpacas and Llamas. At least I now know how to tell the difference between them. On the way up the mountains we stopped at a cafe as we ... read more

South America » Peru

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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Tizwoz

I am a retired doctor with 2 kids, one of whom lives in Australia so travelling to the other side of the world has become second nature. Apart from socialising and gardening, travelling is my favourite hobby. I love travelling with my husband as we have the same likes and dislikes when it comes to food, wine and things to do (apart from sport that is !) TP PROFILE Former TravelPod Member: tizwoz Joined: October 11th, 2008From: England lives in Sutton,United KingdomFavorite Book: Any fantasy or science fictionFavorite Movie: Lord of the RingsFavorite Music: Prefer peace... full info

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