Cusco

Cusco

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November 10th 2008
So i have finally arrived in Cusco and it is beautiful. This will just be a short blog, as i am running out of time on the computer and so will let the photos speak for themselves. I have explored the city and some of the Inca ruins on the outskirts of town and i love it! Luckily i have a free day here today as have a stomach bug and so feel terrible and didn't sleep much, but i'm sure after a day ... 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