"Wow, these rocks are heavy!"

Inca Ruins

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October 4th 2007
The morning Tom and I decided to head to Pisaq (Pisac) with a Canadian guy, Jeff, and a Swedish gal, Daniella, I had to see a Dr because I had ear ache in my left ear. Turned out I had an ear infection and had to go on antibiotics and ear drops. I figured it was due to the altitude, but apparently it was a bacterial infection... maybe from when I fell out of the raft, white water rafting (Mum's su ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Cusco

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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