ELVIS UP THE TOP TAKING IT EASY

MACHU PICCHU AND BACK AGAIN

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June 10th 2006
First there was the 4-day Inca Trek, then there was the alternative mountain-bike-Inca-trek… and then, the most wisest, safest, sensible, easy and relaxing choice by far: the train. Why hadn’t I taken the train all the other times!? Machu Piccu- the lost (but found again) city of the Incas. Despite it being my 3rd visit to the old ruins- the spectacular vista still manages to take my breath ... 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