Paul on his throne!

Cusco

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August 19th 2006
Hi everyone! Latest update of our travels covering Cusco and our trek through the Lares Valley to Machu Picchu.... Arrived in Cusco to find breathing had suddenly become a little difficult! Altitude means even walking up stairs left us out of breath and we were generally more tired, I suppose it is at 3,600m above sea level after all! It also left us a little apprehensive of our 3 day hike if we ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » 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