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Panoramic Peru - September 2010

Three years ago, we had to cancel plans for this trip when a powerful earthquake hit the southern part of the country. Earlier this year, torrential rains and mudslides wiped out the train track to Machu Picchu. Determined and hopeful, we set out once aga

By : Cynthia N. Barnes
Trip Begins September 19, 2010
Trip Ends October 4, 2010

Our long-anticipated exploration of pre-European Andean culture was more informative and enjoyable than ever we could have imagined. Two very knowledgeable and agreeable guides made it so. Breathtaking scenery was the norm. The highlight and great surprise of the trip was the Colca Canyon. The sheer effort involved in cultivating such seemingly inhospitable land is awe inspiring.

Sep 19 - LimaThe Trip
Sep 20 - Paracas
Sep 21 - Paracas
Sep 22 - Nazca
Sep 23 - Arequipa
Sep 24 - Colca Canyon
Sep 25 - Colca Canyon
Sep 26 - Puno
Sep 27 - Amantani Island
Sep 28 -
Sep 29 - Cusco
Sep 30 - Ollantaytambo
Oct 1 - Machu Picchu Ruins
Oct 2 - Machu Picchu Ruins
Oct 3 - Cusco
Oct 4 - Lima

See my photos : Panoramic Peru - September 2010

I went to: Peru, Lima, Paracas, Nazca, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Puno, Amantani Island, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu Ruins

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September 19, 2010

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