It could be Wales...

The rats unite with the mice

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October 5th 2006
A combination of the fact that the 'classic' inca trail is booked up many months in advance and we'd heard that this route was over crowded meant that we opted for an alternative inca trek to Macchu Picchu via a mountain called Salkantay. This route is longer and climbs higher than the classic trek - our tour guide (Victor from a company called 'United Mice') described us as brave hikers. This ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Salkantay Trail

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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