Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu

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January 7th 2010
We got up very early to take the bus to the train station. Luckily Steve was feeling a bit better and was able to come with us. We took the train to Agua Calientes. The train was super nice. Cozy seats with table for every four seats. They served a snack with a drink. The view out the windows was beautiful. We dropped our stuff off at the hotel we were staying at and then headed to Machu Pi ... read more

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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