Yes I would climb the one in the background

Machu Picchu

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June 7th 2011
So this was it...the big reason I came to spend time in South America between work and going back to school. I had a hard time sleeping because of the excitement. I felt like a 5 year old on Christmas Day (I think that may be the age that you realize you are getting gifts to play with). We woke up at 3:30 (well I did, the rest of the group woke up at 3:45...I really was excited) and met up ... 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