Machu Picchu

Peru = Summer 2010

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September 1st 2010
In the summer of 2010 I traveled to Peru for a month. I arrived in Lima and explored on my own for a few days. Then I met up with my tour group for the next two weeks. I chose to travel with a teacher travel group based in (but not limited to) the United States. The organization is called "Global Exploration for Educators Organization" or GEEO. You need to be a teacher to travel with the group ... 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