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DAY 9

July 11th 2007
Today we decided not to do too much, and just walk around Cusco at a leisurely pace. As it was our last day here. As we walked towards the central plaza (Plaza Mayor), we could hear a large commotion, people were out in their hundreds with banners, chanting slogans in Spanish. We were later to find out that this was a teachers strike and the transport industry had joined in and therefore had come ... 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

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I think that travel comes from some deep urge to see the world, like the urge that brings up a worm in an Irish bog to see the moon when it is full ~ Lord Dunsany Travel for me has always been a passion - an all consuming passion, I love the different cultures. Travelling for me does not have to be to a different country - I am quite happy exploring all the corners of the country that I am living in while I wait for the opportunity to travel to another country. What I love about travelling - The sights, smells, sounds, cuisine and people of different places. The feel... full info

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