Arriving at camp

Peru Trekking

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April 30th 2009
Finally, after leaving Lake Titicaca (with the bus company almost losing Lou's 'entire' rucksack) we arrived in Peru, first stop Cusco. This was to be our base for the next five days whilst we tried to arrange a trek to Machu Picchu. We were immediately struck by how pretty Cusco was with its mix of Inca and European architecture. The four of us (with Becky and Yan) managed to join a trek called ' ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Lares Trek

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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