View from our front seat

Leaving Cusco

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February 21st 2011
Leaving Cusco Our last day in Cusco was marked by a gathering of some of the volunteers as we all went for lunch at not the most obvious choice, a club by night, but set in this amazing building with huge high ceilings and seating on the dance floor! We all ate well for a 10 sole (2pound 50 set menu) then as those who were at school that week set off it began to pour. It did not stop. ... 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