Day 2 campsite: one word: awesome
set at the foot of 3 valleys this site was a fairytale picture. And they even sold cold beer!
From: South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu
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: Take our breath away
Date: September 27th 2006
After 4 days in Lima, we finally landed in Cusco - the ancient Inca capital and home to the magnificent Machu Picchu mountains. Here you feel that you are amongst Quechans as opposed to Peruanos. Old Cusco stands at 3,310 m above sea level and boy did we feel it as soon as we roamed around the streets gasping for air as we looked at the old Inca stonework and remains. Over the next 3 days we ... read more
Date: September 27th 2006
After 4 days in Lima, we finally landed in Cusco - the ancient Inca capital and home to the magnificent Machu Picchu mountains. Here you feel that you are amongst Quechans as opposed to Peruanos. Old Cusco stands at 3,310 m above sea level and boy did we feel it as soon as we roamed around the streets gasping for air as we looked at the old Inca stonework and remains. Over the next 3 days we ... read more
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After 7 exciting years in London, we are going on our dream trip to Southamerica, then we relocate to Australia!!
Gringo trail here we come!... full info
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