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Day 2

Erik makes the most of our 5 minute break.
The Lares Trial

September 2nd 2009
Lima to Lares: 25th - 31st August 2009 Peru was our first stop in South America.  Neither of us has ever been to South America, so we didn't know quite what to expect when we arrived.  Our first stop was Miraflores, a very nice suburb of Lima overlooking the Pacific.  Once Erik arrived, we quickly headed up to Cusco, the former capitol of the Inca Empire.  Cusco means "navel" in Quech ... read more
South America » Peru » Cusco » Lares Trek

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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