Street scene in Cusco showing traffic lights

Cusco back to Lima

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May 29th 2016
I had thought that after all the physical effort that once back in a proper bed I would sleep well. But I woke early. We met Tony and Lindsey over breakfast reflecting on what a fantastic experience we had been through. We had been really lucky with the group of people we had spent four days with, the guides were excellent and the porters amazing. Looking back we agreed that the trail was no ... 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