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| mekwise | Untitled Comment | |
Voted 10/10 | Mike, looks like you have been busy. | |
| Posted Nov 14, 2005 10:04 pm | ||
| Gangolf Haub | Untitled Comment | |
Voted 10/10 | Interesting page. How is the security situation in Peru these days? | |
| Posted Nov 15, 2005 2:34 pm | ||
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| Mike N | Untitled Comment | |
Hasn't voted | Terrorism in Peru isn't what it used to be in the 1980's. It is safe to go to Huaraz or Arequipa. I would be weary of going to places that are not used to seeing tourists. One area that is still of concern is the Cordillera Huayhuash where trekkers and climbers can still be assaulted, robbed, or even kidnapped. Generally speaking if Peruvians don't go there often, then tourists should be very weary. But as in all developing countries, the locals seem to know how to take advantage of tourists. A brand new car left on the side of the road is just too tempting to break into. I look like I stand out in Peru but I speak the language with all the slang. So generally that gives me a slight advantage. Although, if someone has the idea they're going to assault you, they'll do it no matter what you say or do. Whenever I'm there I just try to blend in, keep a low profile and keep to my own business as much as possible. For example, the week I was there, there was a parade in downtown Arequipa. We heard on the news that there were lots of pick-pockets and thieves. We knew that ahead of time and just stayed away. It is a beautiful and remote part of the world that few people see or hear of. | |
| Posted Nov 16, 2005 3:14 pm | ||
| charles | Untitled Comment | |
Voted 10/10 | interestig looking area, looks damn dry though! Thanks Charles | |
| Posted Nov 15, 2005 4:22 pm | ||
| dadndave | Untitled Comment | |
Voted 10/10 | A cautionary tale. | |
| Posted Nov 16, 2005 2:37 am | ||
| Corax | Untitled Comment | |
Voted 10/10 | Always nice to see a new South American peak! I will happily up my vote to four, when: Thanks for adding the peak! ***************************************************** Edit Great! | |
| Posted Nov 17, 2005 4:33 am | ||
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| Mike N | Untitled Comment | |
Hasn't voted | Done. Thanks. | |
| Posted Nov 24, 2005 8:50 am | ||
| Scott | Untitled Comment | |
Voted 10/10 | Just needs coordinates and a signature photo. | |
| Posted Nov 19, 2005 6:18 pm | ||
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| Mike N | Untitled Comment | |
Hasn't voted | Done. Thanks. | |
| Posted Nov 24, 2005 8:46 am | ||
| Jeremy Hakes | Nice work | |
Voted 9/10 | Good TR. Thanks for the info. | |
| Posted Jan 17, 2008 5:22 pm | ||
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