The thermal baths from the road

The stunning Machu Picchu!

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July 23rd 2009
So Sharon and I had long before decided that we had no interest in doing the Inca trek and pretty much were sure we didn't want to do an official trek to Machu Picchu we were happy to go to Aguas Calientas the lazy way by train. However all this changed following a chance meeting in Puno..... On arrival at our hostel in Puno we found ourselves in a self contained apartment with two bedrooms on ... read more

South America » Peru

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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