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Getting the train  
   

Getting the train

to Machu Picchu from Ollaytaytambo
Interesting Incas

October 7th 2006
Well i made it to Machu Picchu, got the stamp in my passport and it is absolutely amazing walking into it. We got there early morning and the clouds were partly covering the mountains, it was great just wondering round and hearing about the history of the Incas. I was still feeling rubbish at this point so I declined going up Waynapicchu which is a shame cos the view would have been great so I pl ... read more
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Peruvian Flag 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
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