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Salkantay Trail - Peru

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September 26th 2008
Salkantay Trail - If in doubt, follow the mule poo!Which is exactly what we did given that our rogue guide had a habit of disappearing on us.....lucky for us, our mules were kind enough to leave their plops behind like a personalised breadcrumb trail. Over the the 4 day trek, it was an assault on all of our senses and a test of patience, stamina and how long you could hold your breath ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Salkantay Trail

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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