Jo at Machu Picchu

Aguas Calientes to Cusco - Shitting and Spewing

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October 20th 2008
WARNING: This entry contains scenes of a graphic nature. Readers with weak stomachs are advised to proceed to Day 20. The BCP ATM still had no money when we gave it a go at 0700 so we walked through the local side of town in search of some cheap breakfast. With no money on our visa and all our funds on our National Bank Eftpos card we had no guarantee we’d be able to get any money out at all ... 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