Machhu Pichu Here we come!!! 4910 meters above sea level!!!

Machhu Pichu Here we come!!!

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September 9th 2007
Hey All! The past 2 days have been full of travels! From Arequipa, we took an overnight trip to Colca Canyon. We went up a pass that was 4910 meters (i.e. 16,110 feet). I (Courtney) had a rough go climbing up. Our local guide said I had altitude sickness. We chewed on coco leaves to cure the sickness. I was feeling better by the end of the night after we went to some natural hot springs. I only m ... read more

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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