We recently returned from a trip to visit The Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu in Peru (country #69). Below is information and photos from our trip. Peru has its history grounded in the Inca Empire, and was referred to as “the last culture.” There was a Rebellion in 1537 in which 30,000 people died, after which there was a 40 year revolution. We were told that there were many different cultures before this, and the Incas picked up the best parts of the other cultures to create their own (e.g., astrology, arts, etc.). The culture reflects “Pachamama,” which is “Mother Earth,” and August (the first month to have good luck…