Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu? Don't forget the deet!

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August 17th 2008
Today we visited one of the seven wonders of the world (which by the way doesn't really have a good definition -- wikipedia it). We got up early (again) and were taken to the train station by our travel agency. The whole travel agency exerience has really been different. I usually don't have a good handle on my plans until the night before. I just get in the van and they take me somewhere. In ... 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