Shattered and cold

Inca Trail day 1

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January 24th 2007
This morning we got up relatively early and were driven out to the starting point of our trek (km 82). With our trusted walking sticks that we´d purchased last night and with our passports stamped we started our trip. It was easy going at first and we stopped for a short while to have snacks and to watch our guide Caeser make an Andean prayer with Coca leaves (for a safe journey). Caeser and his ... 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