sunrise day 2

JOURNEY TO MACHU PICHU

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September 26th 2012
20th September - Day 1 of trek We left Ollantayambo early and were driven down to a bridge to start our walk. We walked east along the road following the Urubamba River passing a number of houses and lots of cornfields. Lots of things to see along the way but very hot and dusty. After lunch (3 courses) which had been cooked and set up by the porters (see photo of dining tent, etc ... 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