Macchu Picchu

Blisters and Bug Bites

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April 20th 2010
Where to begin? I think that this one will be long winded, but so much has happened that even cutting out tons of details it will be a long blog. I cannot believe the journey we have undertaken over the past five days, the ten of us have trekked almost 60km starting in Mollyampa and ending up in here in Aquas Calientes. Our trek has been a stunning way to discover the beauty of Peru, and als ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Salkantay 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