Me at Macchu Picchu

My Machu Picchu Journey

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May 4th 2006
Hello friends and family! As my pink touristy t-shirt says at the moment, I survived the Inca Trail. I am back in Cuzco, safe and sound, enjoying a day off, reveling in the memories of the past five days, drinking beer, celebrating! A little mishap at the beginning. The day before the trek started was a whirlwind of necessary errands, and I neglected to pick up my laundry before closing ti ... 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