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Machu Picchu.

Numerous blisters, aches and pains… but totally worth it!

May 15th 2007
We arrived in Cusco four days ahead of starting the Inca Trail as we thought we would try and acclimatise ourselves to the altitude ahead of time. This turned out to be a very wise move. We left Nazca at 8:00pm (8:45 South American time) on an extremely uncomfortable overnight bus to Cusco which arrived at 10 the next morning. The bus climbed over some very high passes to reach the city which s ... read more
South America » Peru » Cusco » Inca Trail

Peruvian Flag 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
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