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Macchu Picchu

My favourite shot of the ruins, taken in the afternoon when the Sun had burned the mist away and I was trying to take in the grandeur of the view.
Cusco - Gringo central!!!

June 19th 2006
I arrived in Cusco, ancient Inca capital and modern day tourist hotspot, starting to feel the fact that my travels were drawing to a slightly too rapid close!!! Thus I was determined to try and make the most of every possible day, and I ended up spending two very busy weeks in Cusco, managing to combine a couple of multi day treks, some tours of the sacred valley, a host of Inca ruins, a fair bit ... read more
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Peruvian Flag 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
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