Starting the Inca Trail

Inca Trail

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June 22nd 2006
We completed the Inca Trail June 19 - 23. First, I want to let everyone know that yes, all 4 of us completed the trail, and all are well and healthy, albeit a tad stiff. This entry will cover the four days of the trip. On Sunday evening, June 18, our trekking company dropped of the two duffle bags for Kathryn and me that contained our sleeping bags, with room for our personal belongings up t ... 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