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The Urubamba River  
   

The Urubamba River

The Urubamba River view from the Gatehouse. We'll see her again near Machu Pichu in 26 miles / 42 kms.
Peru - The Inca Trail

October 29th 2009
The Inca Trail and Machu Picchu Oct 21 - 24, 2009 Castmembers: The Hikers: Kristy, Kirstin, Alan, Rainuka, Byron, Helen, Susan, Asif, Kelvin, Janet, Lisa, Cathy, David, Alona and Dave (me!) The Guides: Raul and Rolando The Porters: Too many to name Oct 21, 2009 - Day 1 After individual briefings on Oct 20, our intrepid group of South American explorers were picked up by bus in Cusco starting ... read more
South America » Peru » Cusco » Inca Trail

Peruvian Flag 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
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