Chachapoyas
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Because of the mysterious fortress of Kuelap, featured in a Secrets of the Dead episode, that supports some of the strange findings and differences in population that are associated with this place, for me it had become a must-see location in Peru. But more of that in the actual section on Kuelap. |
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No, she did not spend the rest of the day with the wallet in her mouth (not a local custom), she just got out of the taxi and was getting things organized. |
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Chachapoyas is a neat little town and the Backpacker Hostel was right in the middle of it.. |
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There is a church and the town square and everything one wants pretty close and conveniently together. |
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Some nights the townsquare exhibits a more festive persona and becomes the center of whatever goes on here. There may be entertainment booths, fireworks, or traditional dancing.. |
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Local and delocious cheese, but not cheap |
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My tireless little neighbor at the hostel, a tiny tourist |
A Dutch couple getting ready to cycle deeper into Peru. I admire those people |
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They're off. And there is the colectivo heading back to Bagua Grande, looking to fill a few more seats |
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