Full english and a pint
Enjoying ex-pat luxuries in Cusco
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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: Llamas and big stones
Date: July 11th 2006
We arrived in Cusco 6 days ago and have really been enjoying the change of culture and climate. It is quite definitely tourist central here, but the beauty of the Inca stonework and the picturesque plazas and cobbled streets make it all worthwhile. Evidence of Quechua culture is everywhere. The colourfulness of the local dress and fabulous weavings adds real vibrancy to the place. Every few ste ... read more
Date: July 11th 2006
We arrived in Cusco 6 days ago and have really been enjoying the change of culture and climate. It is quite definitely tourist central here, but the beauty of the Inca stonework and the picturesque plazas and cobbled streets make it all worthwhile. Evidence of Quechua culture is everywhere. The colourfulness of the local dress and fabulous weavings adds real vibrancy to the place. Every few ste ... read more
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Leaving behind our jobs, friends, supportive yet anxious relatives and one very disgruntled cat, we're setting out on a 9 month round the world trip in June 2006. We're visiting South America, NZ & Aus and Southern Africa.
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