Cusco

Cusco and Machu Picchu

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January 29th 2008
It finally had to happen - our first rain as we walked round Cusco after our flight from Lima. I say walked around, but getting the hang of the thin air at 12,000 ft or so was pretty difficult. Quite a few light headed moments and gasping for breath. The Coca tea that was available 24-7 in the hotel helped a lot and a few guests were dropping like flies and needed oxygen which seems to be avail ... 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