So after a 14 hour bus ride we finally made it to Cusco!!! It's cold and rainy but the little we saw last night was gorgeous!!! Today we're exploring Cusco a bit and then tomorrow it's off to Machu Picchu. We'll spent a night in Aguas Caliente and then wake up early on the 4th of July to hike Machu Picchu. Then a night in the Sacred Valley and a couple more days in Cusco. I am really excited to be done working and traveling so hopefully I will have some good pics and stories for you guys!!! Moua
I am a med student traveling to Bolivia for four weeks of working in the Arco Iris Hospital. We will be taking Spanish lessons, going on weekend trips, and taking in the culture. After that its off to Peru to hike Machu Picchu and then to Ecuador for some relaxation, beach time, and trekking the Amazon rainforest!! ... full info
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...more info