Machu Picchu

Jungle Janna AAARRRGGGHHH

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September 1st 2007
caught the train back from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo where our bus was waiting to take us back to Cusco. Slept on the train and got bitten to pieces by mosquitos all over my legs as i was wearing 3/4 lenghts. Next day we headed off to go white water rafting on the sacred river. it was really good fun. The guides and equipment was excellent. we all paddled down the river with everyo ... read more

South America » Peru » Madre de Dios » Puerto Maldonado » Amazon Rainforest

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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