Early in the Morning

Hiking an Ancient Path

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June 6th 2009
Our path to Machu Picchu started back in February while we sat at an internet cafe in New Zealand. We thought it was about time to start thinking about booking the Inca Trail, the famous four day hike to Machu Picchu- the same trail the Incas built in the 15th century that extended from Cusco (the capital of the Incan Empire) to Machu Picchu (the Incas most sacred place.) It was a big scurry at th ... 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