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Me & Dave at the Sun Gate

Machu Picchu

November 9th 2009
Machu Picchu Greetings from Ollantaytambo, a quaint town nestled next to Inka ruins not a two hour train ride from Aguas Caliente, from where everyone ascends to Machu Picchu. Today was the day I visited these mystical ruins. I have wanted to go for so long, I can´t even recall when I first learned about them. They were not exactly what I expected, but also much more. I know, I know, I´m sk ... read more
South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu

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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