Publisher's Synopsis
The legendary past and exciting present of the land of the Incas are the theme of this book. It takes you to the magnificent nature and fascinating culture of Peru, Bolivia and Chile; its mysterious Nazca Lines, Inca temples and the thought-provoking Machu Picchu; its surrealistic landscapes, colorful markets, lakes full of flamingos snowy mountains. This is a personal narrative of travels that would leave anyone breathless. Josina van Amsterdam, born in The Hague in 1942, is a visual artist. She and her husband, both drawn to the exotic and ancient, had visited many countries throughout the years. She wrote a book on her visit to India. Her passion includes not only the arts but philosophy, traveling and writing. She is also an experienced photographer.