Last Stop: Peru, First Stop: Cuzco Photo 2
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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: Last Stop: Peru, First Stop: Cuzco
Date: May 31st 2009
Our final stop in South America was Peru, more or less exclusively for the trek to Machu Pichu. I would have loved to have spent more time there, but time's up (not to mention money) so I'll take what I can get for now and save the rest for a future trip. We spent one night in Cusco to acclimate to the high altitude before setting off on the Lares Trek. Cuzco is a charming, if touristy, city, wh ... read more
Date: May 31st 2009
Our final stop in South America was Peru, more or less exclusively for the trek to Machu Pichu. I would have loved to have spent more time there, but time's up (not to mention money) so I'll take what I can get for now and save the rest for a future trip. We spent one night in Cusco to acclimate to the high altitude before setting off on the Lares Trek. Cuzco is a charming, if touristy, city, wh ... read more
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Straight Trippin: My Year Around the World
I started this blog primarily as a means of chronicling this amazing and significant year for me, as I'm apt to grow vague on the details as time and frontiers pass. I also thought it'd be cool to have an instant connection to everyone at home and for those who choose to share as much of this dream-come-true of mine with me. So please don't mind the boring minutiae, and feel free to skip them over once they make your eyelids heavy! The photos are by far the best bits and tell a story better than my jumble of run-on sentences could.
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