The Warden's Hut

Searching for Paddington on 'Picchu

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June 27th 2008
(written by Holly) So, about a month has passed. about time for an update, methinks. After Arequipa we made our way north, passing through all the main tourist attractions including the much vaunted Machu Picchu. Jane and I were only really going there because whenever we told anyone in the UK we were going to South America they instantly piped up 'are you going to Macchu Picchu? Are you ... 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