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We're at Intipunku/Gate of the Sun

Machu Picchu behind us
Machu Picchu - Old Peak

September 29th 2012
Inca Trail ending at Machu Picchu, 4 miles - Day 4 - Up at 3 am to get in line with every other person in every other group to hike to the Sun Gate. Like waiting in line for a concert. Everyone is getting a little testy, the hike has been much more demanding than most people realized. Even the Canadians seem ragged. The last two days were mostly downhill and rainy, causing ... read more
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Peruvian Flag 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
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