Authorities are hoping to evacuate the last of the tourists and inhabitants stranded near Machu Picchu by the end of today. Yesterday they flew about 1,402 out of town after heavy rains washed out roads stranding more than 3,000 people. The stranded town turned into a study group for Lord of the Flies, and prices for food, water, and lodging sky rocketed as anxious hikers realized they’d be stranded for days.

via Wend

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