Inca Trail - Day 2

Deepest Darkest Peru

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June 19th 2009
Isla de Sol We spent our final couple of days in Bolivia in Copacobana, though we didn't meet any showgirls, never mind one called Lola! We took the world's slowest boat ride out to Isla de Sol and trekked from the north end of the island to the south, paying tribute to just about anyone who felt they needed a cut of the income from all the tourists. Nevertheless, the views were amazin ... read more

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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