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Machu Picchu

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August 16th 2010
Its been an absolute massive few days on the Inca Trail.... so we have decided to split it, and each write our own opinions on such an amazing experience... Gretchen: We had an early wake up call, had some breakfast and got the bus to the beginning of kilometer 82. We got our little snack packs for the trek, which we received each day, slapped on some sunscreen, payed 1 soles to use the lo ... 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