I was born and raised in South America‚ a continent with a lot of mountain ranges–ideal for mountain climbing and hiking-long winding rivers‚ lush forests‚ wonderful beaches‚ as well as valleys with breathtaking views. Based on experience‚ I can say that it is a tropical country; which was confirmed during my history class in sixth grade. In a country where it’s hot and humid‚ my fashion statement is sporting a large white (sometimes blue) t-shirt and a Hawaiian type shorts. A dark pair of shades
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Perito Moreno Glacier This report is based on the world-known Perito Moreno Glacier. The Perito Moreno Glacier is a well-acknowledged landscape and is a major tourist attraction in Argentina‚ it is one of the highlights of the Los Glacieres National Park. Remarkably‚ the Perito Moreno Glacier is included in the top 100 UNESCO World Heritage list for its great importance world-wide. Hopefully‚ this can inform you on how truly amazing the Perito Moreno Glacier is‚ and can encourage you to one day
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TUNGURAHUA 1. Name of volcano (include one or more pictures). - TUNGURAHUA o “Tungurahua”‚ Quichua tunguri (throat)‚ rahua (fire): "Throat of Fire". o Summit elevation: 5‚023m 2. Geographic location. Is an active stratovolcano located in the Cordillera Central of Ecuador. The volcano gives name to the province of Tungurahua. Tungurahua (5‚023 m) is located in the Cordillera Central of the Andes of central Ecuador‚ 140 km (87 miles) south of the capital Quito. Nearby notable
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When I was a little girl and I would have a terrible temper‚ my great-grandmother would always tell me‚ "Si sigues asi te voy a dejar afuera para que el Chupacabra te coma‚" which translates to "If you keep it up I will leave you outside so that the Chupacabra can eat you." The Chupacabra myth is well-known in Puerto Rico since the myth originated there in the 1990s. You can ask anyone about the Chupacabra in the streets of Puerto Rico and they will talk your ear off about the beast. The name “Chupacabra”
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first century Life in the twenty first century is indeed funny. You live your entire life around concepts and theories that fail to understand you rather than you understanding them. You live around impotent minds‚ trying to convince them that Machu Picchu is a name of a place that actually exists‚ even though Microsoft Word doesn’t seem to agree with the name. You end up preaching things that you fail to practice. And you practice things that you dont get a chance to preach. Your life seems similar
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Ramirez Villamizar was born in Colombia and he went to the Nacional University of Bogota to study architecture. He started to make sculptures around 1960. Ramirez is influenced by his memory of pre Columbian art. Ramirez made the 3D art Recuerdo de Machu Picchu no.3 (Las terrazas) in 1984 and now it is located at the Museum of Fine Arts‚ Houston. Ramirez used oxidized iron to make the sculpture. This sculpture captivated my attention because I did not know what it was. My first impression was that it
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Mesa Verde or Machu Picchu Did the Mesa Verde or Machu Picchu have better civilization? The Mesa Verde had cliff dwellings‚ dams‚ and farming terraces and the Machu Picchu had a best preserved city. The two civilizations‚ Mesa Verde and Machu Picchu had good cliff dwellings‚ transportation‚ food‚ and resources. Mesa Verde has better cliff dwellings‚ an agricultural lifestyle‚ and baskets. The Mesa Verde people used sandals woven from yucca fiber. In the text‚ “ Artifact Gallery” it states
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What did Machu Picchu represent for Che Guevara? Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara was born on June 14th 1928 in Rosario in Argentina. Guevara was a Revolutionary who believed‚ fought and died for the right of freedom‚ justice‚ and equal rights for both the rich and the poor. He was a man of many talents; a philanthropist‚ guerrilla war expert‚ and doctor. Then a budding medical student‚ Guevara departed for South America in 1952 with his close friend Alberto Granado. During his travels he found himself troubled
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the Amazon with Brazil so if it is a tour of the jungle then fly into Iquitos • If you enjoy the cold weather and want to see the Andes then fly into Huaraz. Cuzco/ Machu Picchu • If you love history and art then Cuzco/ Machu Picchu is the ideal place. • Machu Picchu is one of the seven wonders in the world. Machu Picchu is located in Aguas Calientes which is about a 4 hour train ride from Cuzco. • Cuzco is a short flight from Lima. • Cuzco sits 11‚152 ft above sea
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Centuries ago one man dreamed‚ designed and constructed a breathtaking monument and then‚ it went on to become a wonder. Egyptian people building the pyramid‚ would have never imagined that their work will one day be studied and listed in the wonders of the world. Wonders that people will keep wondering about. Funny? May be‚ but it is a fact. It is tough to imagine how people with minimum tools and equipments could build a pyramid of such a size or a complete village at the height of 8000 ft. Yes
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