Day1

Inca Trail - Day 1

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June 15th 2005
Day 1 Oh Man! Am I out of shape!!! I got my butt kicked on the trail and it´s only day one! The slopes are steep and the adaptation to the altitude is worse than I though it would be. Andre is coming down with a bad cold and has huge blisters on his feet. Tomorow doesn´t look any easier...better go to bed! ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Inca Trail

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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