Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu

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November 13th 2009
What a day........what a day..... Last night I was looking forward with anticipation and foreboding to today. So with the sound of thunder I prepared my wet weather gear, and my trusty North Face boots, and then on what photo gear to take. I booked an early morning call for 3.30am, which I didn't need as I woke at 3am, and the first thing I could hear was the sound of torrential rain outside ... 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