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San Pedro Market, Cusco

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March 4th 2016
This morning Gina took those of us who were interested on a walking tour of the San Pedro Produce Market. The market is arranged in sections so when we first entered we were in the clothing section of the market. Each stall holder had a classic old Singer sewing machine ready to undertake alterations and repairs on the spot. I think some of the machines may even have been good old-fashioned Singer ... 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