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May 18th - 19th

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May 25th 2014
We had a day to recuperate and prepare for the hike to Salkantay. We did some shopping and packing and pure relaxing. We met our guide and the others coming on our trip in a pre trip meeting in the evening. It is always interesting to look back at first meetings once a trip is done. Now, I have so many insights into personalities and shared memories that the first introductions seem to come from ... 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