Christina on the Inca Trail

Cusco and the Sacred Valley

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November 4th 2008
At first we didn't really take to Cusco. We were still ill from the coach jouney there, which was combined with a hefty dose of altitude sickness on arrival. Attempting to combat this by breathing in more oxygen failed due to the thick pollution from the cars. Attempts to distract ourselves by 'getting some culture' and meeting the locals failed as it is Gringo-central, and as a result the loca ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Cusco

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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