Watch your Head

Jungle Trek Day 4 Machu Picchu!

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June 15th 2008
There was a bang on the door at 4am from our guide although we were already awake and eager to go. We had a quick breakfast as caffeine was required for the climb ahead. With a glow of head torches we set off on the 1.5hour steep climb to the entrance of Machu Picchu. Not even the cool 4am air kept us from drowning in sweat as we climbed solidly almost without rest. Our guides determination to ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Aguas Calientes

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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