Machu Picchu

We´re Going For a Walk, We May Be Some Time

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August 5th 2007
This part of the trip not only has been booked for the longest, but has received most build up (in our heads anyway). The 50 km Inca Trail was upon us and it was judgement day for our fitness levels. In preparation we had done lots of walking in Africa, but not only was that at sea level, but it was a very long time ago. I´ve drunk a lot of beer since then. Before we left London, Matt, Anna, Ju ... 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