Tranquility beside an Andean Lake

Machu Picchu!

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April 20th 2008
The last four days have been a challenge. Altitude, cold weather and long days hiking over high passes in Peru have taken their toll. We are exhausted and trying to catch up on sleep before we head back to Ecuador tonight. But it was completely worth it. Machu Picchu is an amazing place and we got to see a part of Peru that people rarely get to see, a sample of highland life and the connection bet ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Lares Trek

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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