Another shot from the roof

Mountains and Valleys

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July 3rd 2007
Well, life is full of ups and downs it’s just that when you are away from friends and family it’s a bit harder to enjoy them, or endure them--whichever the case may be. I am now in Cusco where I have been since last Saturday. I arrive at 7:15am in a nasty mood having had no sleep for 2 nights (damn drunk students ringing the hostel bell all night long) and in the midst of a several hour long, ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Cusco

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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