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Machu Picchu

An elusive lama
Machu Picchu-tastic

October 1st 2007
After nearly wasting a week of my life in Cuzco, we finally set off to go and visit Machu Picchu, one of the 'new' wonders of the world. Our day began with a short taxi ride to the local train station early in the morning with all the other day trippers. We boarded the backpacker train (a bargain at 35 dollars return) and off we went. We were a little confused when a few minutes into the journe ... read more
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