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Inca Trek

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April 24th 2013
Our one day Inca trek covered the last day of the normal 4 day Inca trek. The day began with a taxi, a bus and a train to km104 (about 12km from Matchu Picchu) where we began our trek. After an hour I begin to question the decision to leave a perfectly good train for what is turning out to be torturous; - definitely a trek for young legs. Nearing the top set of the Inca Ruins starcase my legs seiz ... 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