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Peru - April 2004

Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu 		Train from Cusco to Aguas Calientas
Train from Cusco to Aguas Calientas 		Aguas Calientas - Days After Deadly Mudslides
Aguas Calientas - Days After Deadly Mudslides

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Brent Vallat05-Sep-2004 23:01
Thanks for the compliments on the pictures.

Peru was a truly fabulous introduction to South America... I cannot say enough regarding how much I loved the country and its people. I was there for only six days as part of a wedding but I wish I had been able to spend much more time in the country.

In addition to at least three days in Lima (start with a comprehensive bus tour to get your bearings), I would highly recommend that you spend as much as three to four days in the Sacred Valley region basing yourself in Cusco. Machu Picchu is a full day in itself - seven to eight hours on the train alone. There was so much to explore around Cusco and its immediate area to view the many Inca and archelogical sites that I wish I had spent more time there.

The train ride down the Urabamba River valley is spectacular if the weather is clear... bring lots of memory for your digital camera. Although I had over 1.5GB with me, I found myself deleting many good pictures to provide space for Machu Picchu itself.
Guest 05-Sep-2004 14:33
i'm considering a trip to peru next month. how did you like it? any suggestions? the pics are great.
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