The start

Day 13 -16 (Machu Picchu Trek)

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May 24th 2010
Day 13: The start of the 4 day, 3 nights trek from Kilometer 82 to Machu Picchu. 6.30am meeting at hostel lobby, a brisk breakfast of tea and some bread and jam, we meet out tour leader for the trek Martin. The morning will start with a 3 hour drive to 82km, which is the starting point of the trek. We get there, everyone a little blurry eyed and excited about the task ahead for the next ... 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