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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]
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] Blog: DAY 5 SALKANTAY - MACHU PICCHU IN ALL IT´S GLORY
Date: July 23rd 2008
Okay so after a few hours sleep we are up and about again at 4.30am. Javier our guide was waiting in the lobby of our hotel and we set off the short walk to the bus station to get the first bus up to Machu Picchu. We are both shattered but really excited about finally seeing the inca ruins in all their glory. After a 30 minute wait (it was worth getting there early because it got very busy at a ... read more
Date: July 23rd 2008
Okay so after a few hours sleep we are up and about again at 4.30am. Javier our guide was waiting in the lobby of our hotel and we set off the short walk to the bus station to get the first bus up to Machu Picchu. We are both shattered but really excited about finally seeing the inca ruins in all their glory. After a 30 minute wait (it was worth getting there early because it got very busy at a ... read more
