Cusco

Chilling in Cusco

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November 28th 2008
What an amazing place Peru is. It really is full of surprises and Cusco is a delight though may be a little too touristy. It seems the military plays a pretty big part in the every day life of a Peruvian since you see some sort of police official everywhere. So much so that I thought it would be fun to get some shots with the authorities wherever I could. As you can see here the riot police we ... read more

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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