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 ... [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 ... [read more] Blog: The long road to Machu Picchu
Date: November 20th 2008
So we left Puno to head directly to Cusco in preparation for the inca trail. The journey from Puno was spectacular, with stunning scenery and breathtaking views of the Andes; it really did set the tone for our stay in Peru well. We arived in Cusco and immediately could sense the weight of history upon the place, as everywhere we looked we saw ruins or memorials to inca rulers and their legac ... read more
Date: November 20th 2008
So we left Puno to head directly to Cusco in preparation for the inca trail. The journey from Puno was spectacular, with stunning scenery and breathtaking views of the Andes; it really did set the tone for our stay in Peru well. We arived in Cusco and immediately could sense the weight of history upon the place, as everywhere we looked we saw ruins or memorials to inca rulers and their legac ... read more
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Hey guys, this an area where ill post my pictures and 'blogs' as dais and myself travel round the world. I have tried to attach a map with our route, but for those unsure where we are heading our initerary is as follows;
1st September - Fly to Buenos Aires (Argentina) before travelling overland through Brazil, Bolivia, Peru and Chile.
1sh December - Fly from Santiago (Chile) to Auckland (NZ), where we will spend around six weeks in both north and south islands
17th Jan - Fly Christchurch to Melbourne (Oz). We plan to spend around 4 months in Oz, visiting both east and west coasts, and w... full info
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