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Rain rain go away - come back another day!

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April 10th 2007
Arriving in Cuzco I decided to take a holiday from a holiday and do nothing for a week. It was great. I was also trying to gear myself up for the 4 day Inca Trail. After a few Pisco Sours for courage the day before, I set off on Good Friday to hike the Inca Trail. Supposedly at the end of rainy season. They lied! As you will see from my photos ponchos where the key to staying warm and dry. Hence, ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more