The big MP!

Everything it was hyped to be...and more

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April 18th 2005
I returned yesterday from my 4 day hike along the Inca Trail, finishing at the highlight of the trip so far, Machu Picchu. I have 1 more night here in Cusco before heading to Puno and seeing what Lake Titicaca has to offer. But first, back to the big MP. I began the hike at Kilometre 82. The first day along the trail was a relatively easy 12km and we arrived into camp at around 4pm. The terrain ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu

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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