Christo Blanco

First day in Cusco

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August 10th 2014
Stones. That's what the kids have decided Peru is about. Much like last year they decided Asia was all about temples, Peru is all about stones, stones and more stones. Mostly big stones, stacked tightly together by the Incans to form walls, terraces, temples, houses and forts. Those Incans were very talented at stacking stones. So this morning we wanted to keep the theme alive and we jumped in ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » 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