Big Lunch

Finally in Cusco

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June 1st 2011
I left for the bus station Monday night in Aerquipa to head to Cusco on an overnight bus. When I got there, they informed the entire group that the bus line was now striking and it would not go. So I headed straight to the internet to try and book plane tickets before they all sold out. Having that experience in Bolivia was no fun and time consuming. So I spent a few extra bucks the next morni ... read more

South America » Peru » 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