View from our Hotel window, towards Plaza de Armas

Nighmare bus ride to Cusco,

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May 5th 2007
We caught a bus to Cusco (3326m) leaving Arequipa at 9.30 pm. The bus ride turned into the worst so far. It was fairly comfortable seating but they had the heating so hot we - Paul and I had to strip off as much as was decent. There was no-way you could sleep, it was at least 40 degrees. My water bottle that was on the floor, by the heater could have made a cup of tea. We had watermelon that turn ... 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