Made it at last!

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

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July 5th 2008
Hola!! * = Helen´s contribution! Hope everyone is well. We´ve just finished the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and apart from some tight calves and a few blisters we´re in good shape. The trek was fantastic. Last Monday we met with Pachumama (Mother Earth) Explorers who were to be our guides and porters for the four days. We were all given our duffle bags to fill with up to 7kgs of gea ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Cusco » 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