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El Camino del Inca / The Inca Trail - Peru 2012

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November 15th 2012
The last day sets a new record for having to get up. We have to raise at 4.00 AM and leave no later than 5.00 AM. The reason for this is the porters. They have to catch a very early train and before getting to the station they have to pass the national guard control, not for weight control but to show that they in effect are taking all the garbage with them. Nothing can be left at the trail, which ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Inca 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