The Charango

One of the Peruvian coach musicians showing off his Charango - a small ten stringed instrument which sounds like a banjo.

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Into Peru

December 12th 2007
Tuesday 11th December: On Sunday evening I tried some llama for my main dish; it´s a tender meat and tastes a little like venison - I like it. Monday morning was an early start to catch the 8:00am coach to Cuzco in Peru. I´m planning on spending a few days around Machu Picchu (renowned Inca site and one of the wonders of the world). The road was slightly better than the one from Uyuni. However ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Aguas Calientes

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

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