Machu Pichu Llamas

Cusco and Salkantay Trek to Machu Pichu

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April 2nd 2008
We arrived in Cusco on an overnight bus from Arequipa. We had booked a nice bus and were looking forward to the trip. As we departed a Swedish bloke sat beside us and we engaged in idle chit chat. He seemed nice enough however this perception quickly changed as the bus took off. First of all he proceeded to snore like a caged gorilla and if that wasn't bad enough his digestive system all of a sudd ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Salkantay Trail

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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