Machu Picchu

Marvellous Machu Picchu

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November 30th 2008
How come everytime you want to do something incredible around these parts, you have to get up at silly o clock to do it? Already tired from a 4 day hike, having your alarm go off at 4am is a bit of an inconvenience to say the least. Nevertheless, our group successfully convened at our designated meeting spot at 4:30am to drop off bags and pick up our packed breakfasts. Except there was a slight ... 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