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Peru

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August 19th 2011
In August of 2011, I headed to Peru with a friend to ultimately see Machu Picchu. Our journey would begin right out side of Lima in a ocean side suburb called Miraflores. The taxi was a bit lost when searching for the hostel, making wrong turns down dark sketchy alleys with looks given from the outside wasn't the most welcoming feeling to Lima, but we would eventually arrive to my first hostel of ... 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