Machu Picchu Photo 19

Machu Picchu

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October 30th 2009
Machu Picchu We are on the airplane flying from Peru to Salvador, Brazil. We were in Machu Picchu yesterday. Tomorrow is Halloween at home in the USA. Halloween has been my favorite holiday for as long as I can remember. Kim and I both love dressing up and staying in character for the evening. One of my first memories was dressing up as the Riddler, one of Batman's enemies. I think ... 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