Out there

12 Adventures Arrive in Cusco

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March 23rd 2008
Here we are safe and sound in Cusco, Peru. We are looking forward to a couple of days off the motorcycles, and our tour of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. Alec, is still in Salta with his wife Hazel, who flew over from NZ to be with him, he is recovering well, albeit a bit slowly. Charlie, is also doing well now in hospital in La Pas, they have operated and pinned his leg. His freind will f ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Sacred Valley

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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