Winay Wayna

Day11

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July 8th 2007
Well - the day I have anticipated for many years finally arrives, started by a 4am wake up call so that we could arrive at the Sun Gate of Machu Picchu (Intipunku,) by dawn. It was a somewhat surreal scene at the checkpoint as there were dozens of torches and flashlights which then moved in a bizarre procession around the mountain-side in the dark. After a crazy 45 minutes jog which included an ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Inca Trail

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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