GG & JP on Tequile Island, Lake Titicaca

Week 3 of South America overland trip

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August 13th 2009
It was good to have some free days in Cusco as it's a gorgeous place. Jen went shopping (again!) but after 5 minutes Gordon was really bored so went to a rock pub (!) called Nortons in the main square to read a book and sample the local brew! The mannequins in the shops around the city are hilarious. One we saw even had a gold tooth (see attached photo!). After a break in Cusco the early starts re ... read more

South America » Peru » Puno » Lake Titicaca

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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