First Inca ruins on day 1

Cusco to La Paz

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December 4th 2007
Week 5 Our first day in Cusco was spent buying necessary supplies and getting organised for our four day trek with Pachamama travel. Our weight allowance was 7kg plus our own daypack which was sufficient for all essentials including rainwear and warm clothes. We set off for the Inca trail at 6.00am which was late compared to some of the early morning wake up calls we´ve had. Our first ... read more

South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department » La Paz

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Bolivia, named after independence fighter Simon BOLIVAR, broke away from Spanish rule in 1825; much of its subsequent history has consisted of a series of nearly 200 coups and counter-coups. Comparatively democratic civilian rule was established in 1... ... read more