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Day 61 - Dead Woman's Pass - Well Broken At Least

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May 22nd 2010
Another early start of 6am was provided by the GAP adventures alarm clock... a gentle shaking of the tent followed by being given a cup of coca tea for Soph and two bowls of hot wash water. Coca leaves are reputed to relieve altitude sickness, suppress hunger and thirst and keep you awake. You are right in thinking that coca is the principal ingredient of cocaine, but it is safe in this form, you ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Inca Trail

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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