The Official Report 036

The Official Report

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June 10th 2011
Now that we're rested, showered, and coherent, I can write more about our experience on the Inca Trail. But first, let me back up to the days just before we started the trek. Peru had their presidential election last Sunday, which we were unaware of until we arrived in Cusco and tried to order a beer. Apparently, Peru government institutes a dry law during election time, and restaurants, li ... read more

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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