Lunch during the hike

Machu Picchu

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June 18th 2007
A definite must see in South America is Machu Picchu and since the school year has come to an end we decided it was about time to check it out. James´parents - Rob and Lois - have come to visit and join in on some of the holiday travels. So last Monday we all piled into the jeep (aka the landcruiser legend) and headed across the border to Peru. Surprisingly the journey went very smoothly!! 12 hou ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu

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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