llamas are my friends

A busy and wonderful week in the sacred valley

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December 18th 2009
Well, our last week in the sacred valley of Peru was action packed. We loved Aguas Calientes hot springs. The water was a good temperature, no sulfer smell and we were very grateful for the soak after climbing Wayna Pichu at Machu Pichu. With short legs, I was definately worked climbing the tall steps straight up the mountain. The mountain is a must do when you are there. Going up the mtn. is ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco

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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