Our first pass

Days 13 - 15 The High Altitude Walk (a.k.a Lares Trek) !

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May 20th 2008
D-Day: Day 1 of Lares Trek We woke at 5am today!!! Had breakfast at 5:30 and then jumped on the bus at 6am. I think both Paul and I were a little apprehensive as we didn't really know what to expect for the next few days. We met our guide Alan and the assistant guide Myra on the bus. Before heading off Manny told us that 5 more people would be joining the group and mentioned (to Karl in ... read more

South America » Peru » 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