Cloud Forest

Day 62 - Ups and Downs

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May 23rd 2010
Another GAP alarm at 6am started a day of rolling terrain and subsequent ups and downs due to Soph's knees. Starting from 3600m, we had to get to a camp at 2600m and despite knowing what was coming it didn't help. The intention was for the day to be relaxing and we took our time on the uphills with the Shipman sisters, taking plenty of photos along the way. Time was spent admiring the flora, i ... 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