The Rafting Crew

Peru -The Inca Trail, Cusco and around

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April 15th 2011
We started off our journey full of gratitude and anticipation for a new environment and opportunity.  After months of talking about the Inca trail, we were finally going! It finally hit us as we set eyes on the cobblestone street of Cusco 11,000 ft. above sea level.  The squares of Cusco are flowing with people, water and life.  Everyone has something to sell. Textiles, pottery, food, instrumen ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu

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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