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Google Earth.
I'd seen it mentioned here once before a few months back, and was reminded of it again by Senor Michael Savage's praise of it a moment ago on his radio show.
So, I download it, and install it, and a globe pops up. I tinker with the globe, revolve it, casually zoom in with my mouse wheel, and am stunned how awesome this powerful little toy is. You can zoom down to the level of parked vehicles, and if your eyes are sharp enough, individuals standing out in the open.
I immediately tried Pucallpa, a jungle city in Peru, where my ex and here family are from. The detail wasn't as sharp as when I tried Lima itself, where I could clearly see vehicles and even the outlines of parking spaces.
Funny. As I right this, Savage suddenly has a change of heart; I here him screaming on the radio in the background. He thinks G.E. should now be outlawed! Claims that it's a tool that will aid terrorists.
Well, until it is (if it is), it's a must for travellers.
Peace out!
P.S. Just found Peru's main fleet of naval vessels off the northern coast of Lima. In port, they've got about a dozen frigates and destroyers, six subs., sub tenders, dry docks, refueling/resupply ships, and even a battle ship. A decent sized, modern navy. I guess now I'll have to call off my "Bay of Lima" invasion.
