Argentinian Lunch

40 sunblock and a hat

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May 4th 2007
Finally we have visited the old Inca town of Machu Picchu. After a trek (not the 4 day one though) of 5-6 hours we got to this wonderful place, and it was truly magic. Huge ruins in the middle of a valley with enormous mountains around it... beautiful! But before we talk about Machu Picchu we still have to mention our trip to Mendoza in Argentina. We went there after Bariloche, an ... 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