Final Climb to Hostel

¡Chaos en Cusco!

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July 7th 2008
¡Hola Amigos! Now had I entered this blog yesterday, it would have be entitled ´Contento en Cusco´or ´Gorging on Guinea Pig,´ however, todays events have provided a slight change in plans. But first, I will catch you up on the happenings of the past 2 days in Cusco. I am once again nestled up on the balcony of our hostel, overlooking the city drinking some coca tea made with fresh coca leav ... read more

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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