the scenery along the way to Cusco

Cusco and onto the Sacred Valley

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August 24th 2008
Sunday 24 No rest for the wicked, it was up early again and down to the local bus station. Travelled for approximately 6-7 hours across the spectacular Altiplano to Cuzco. We were all suffering different symptoms from the altitude so were munching on the coca leaf lollies. Stopped at the point midway between Puno and Cusco at 4335m and what an absolutely fantastic view and of course no photo op ... read more

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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