Bex with amazing scenery

The Santa Cruz Trek - Day 3

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February 18th 2007
Shattered from the day before, we began a much easier days trekking. We enjoyed the beautiful scenery around us and had plenty of opportunity for photos! We really felt lucky to witness such spectacular sights! Having got the runs from drinking the water without purification tablets (which we lost before we set off!!) we both became one with nature - quite literally. When we arrived at camp, Bc ... read more

South America » Peru » Ancash » Huaraz

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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