Ollantaytambo

Peru - Lesmahagow Work Party 2009

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July 18th 2009
There And Back Again - Saturday 18th July 2009 Machu Picchu Day Early, early, early. And off we set to visit the ruins at Machu Picchu. No visit to Peru is complete without visiting this incredible place. The journey to Ollantay for the train to Aguas Calientes was much more pleasant than the last time I made this journey. The mini-bus we had was ideal and comfortable. T ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu

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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