Matt

Cusco-again!

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October 23rd 2005
Well we got back to Cusco last night after a train back from Machu Picchu and what a beautiful train ride, it really is a gorgeous valley. We showered (finally!!!!YAY!) and went to get some food. We were pretty buggered but we wanted to try guinea pig (cuy) and alpaca and so we arranged to meet Rob, Jason, Maryke & Pascal. Maryke & Pascal could not make it (passed out) so the four of us went. W ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Cusco

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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