Machu Picchu from the Sun Gate

Treking the Inc Trail - Machu Picchu

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August 12th 2012
WE MADE IT ! We challenged ourselves and now are so pleased to have experienced both the trek and seeing Machu Picchu. As we met with our 15 fellow trekkers last Wednesday morning, some much younger and none we were to find out any older than us, we were feeling a little anxious (particulalrly Sue) about the four days of treking ahead of us. We were most fortunate to have a great group who ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Inca Trail

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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