Lares Day 2 - The locals

Sacred Valley and Lares Inca Trek, Peru

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February 4th 2008
Friday 1st Feb - Day 10 Sacred valley tour, visited various incan ruins. Saturday 2nd Feb - Day 11 Lares trek day 1, about 10km of hiking up to camp at 4200m. We had a team of 5 porters and several donkeys and llamas. The food these guys cook in such remote places is amazing! We took bread and pencils to give out to the local children as they live miles away from civilisation and basic ... 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