Still misty but cute misty :)

Machu Picchu - the Lost City of the Incas

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December 27th 2007
As Jore and I wanted to experience Machu Picchu fully we gave ourselves two full days for it. We were planning to buy our train tickets individually but since it was the day after Christmas the tickets were sold out! Our only remaining option was to go with a tour operator, costing $150 (covering transportation, entrance fees, and a guide), which surprisingly turned out quite well. So o ... 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