day one inca trail begins

inca trail

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June 26th 2011
Day 1 Inca Trail Eight very anxious Anzacs three kiwi couples and two aussies got up at 5 am for early breakfast and on the bus to go from Cusco to Ollytaytambo on the first day of our trek. At the hotel we were greeted with 3 tour guides including our own John and some of the 15 porters who were to support us on our 4 day trek. With backpacks minimised to very bare essentials which included 1 ... read more

South America » Peru

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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