Towards Dead Woman's Pass

The grand finale - the Inca Trail

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May 13th 2008
It wasn't supposed to be like this. When I booked myself on the Inca Trail, way back in February, I planned it as the grand finale of my trip. I envisioned four days of trekking under beautiful blue skies, finished off with a picture postcard first view of Machu Picchu. What I didn't expect - given that May is actually supposed to be in the dry season - was that I would spend two of the four days ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Inca 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