Admiring the Views!

Machu Picchu Accomplished!

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July 10th 2007
Earliest start yet - 4.30am! Half asleep, we were given pancakes for breakfast, and then taken on a short walk to queue in the dark, at the Winay Wayna guard post for entry to Machu Picchu. Inca ticket control! After a half an hour wait we were allowed entry, unfortunately this would be too late for sunrise at the Sungate. Stumbling in the darkness, with our torches we walked for approximate ... 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