Lounging Peru

Hope the Rain Doesn´t Peru-in Our Trip

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November 7th 2007
Note: this entry was not written by Mike Bebernes Mayhem. That word is the best description I can give for our trek to Machu Picchu. The morning of the 3rd we were up bright and early to wait for a bus that was going to take us to the bus station where we were to meet our trusty guide, Juan Carlos, and the rest of our group. Because of the lax attitude of South America, we were not too concer ... 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