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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]
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] Blog: Dust, Snow, Sleet and Slush in one day
Date: April 3rd 2011
Dust, Snow, Sleet and Slush in one day We left Cusco in absolutely beautiful mountain weather, retracing the road back down to Sicuani, where we refueled and headed off into the mountains and a 4885 meter pass on our way to Chivay, and the Colca Canyon. This road, traditionally has had it’s challenges and today was going to prove to be no exception. As we headed up towards Yauri, with great ... read more
Date: April 3rd 2011
Dust, Snow, Sleet and Slush in one day We left Cusco in absolutely beautiful mountain weather, retracing the road back down to Sicuani, where we refueled and headed off into the mountains and a 4885 meter pass on our way to Chivay, and the Colca Canyon. This road, traditionally has had it’s challenges and today was going to prove to be no exception. As we headed up towards Yauri, with great ... read more
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