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Trekking an Inca Trail

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Ruth and Clem at the top of Snowdon, July 2005.
Ruth and Clem at the top of Snowdon, July 2005.
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On September 14 Clem and I take off to  Peru to trek to Macchu Piccu.  Yippee!!  We are raising money for the Multiple Sclerosis Trust in memory of my mum Pat who had MS and died two years ago.

We are going for 3 weeks, and taking a couple of weeks holiday to see a bit of Peru once the trek is over.

Wish us good luck!

Our sponsor link is www.justgiving.com/ruthanne

Route taken and entries by Real Traveler Ruth Headcorn

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    Cusco, the trek and Machupìcchu

    Machu Picchu, Peru | Dec 31 '01 | Reviews: 0

    The journey over was fine. We got a bit lost at NY airport and had a little tour with Jan, but eventually found our way to the right place.  T... Continue reading »

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    and now some relaxing

    Lake Titicaca, Peru | Dec 31 '06 | Reviews: 0

    We packed up for the following day and got ready for our big night out and farewell dinner.  Clem and i dropped a bag of trekking stuff o... Continue reading »

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    the land of volcanos and condors

    Arequipa, Peru | Sep 23 '07 | Reviews: 0

    tuesday 25 sept.

    it doest seem like a week since terrible tuesday. quite unreal in a way. we were woken by what sounded like 50 roosters hav... Continue reading »

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    into the Amazon

    Puerto Maldonado, Peru | Sep 27 '07 | Reviews: 0

    Thurs 27 Sept cont.

    we went back to the hotel Corregidor for a light dinner, picked up our luggage and got a taxi to the bus station.  t... Continue reading »

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    back to cusco for some retail therapy and writing

    Cusco, Peru | Sep 30 '07 | Reviews: 0

    mon 1 oct

    woke early as a skylight in the room. very peaceful though - off a courtyard well away from the roads. a great building, with carve... Continue reading »

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    The last few days

    Lima, Peru | Oct 02 '07 | Reviews: 0

    Weds 3 oct

    up at 5.30, breakfast and pack. taxi to the airport. looks as if it will be a sunny day here again. feel quite sad to be leaving a... Continue reading »

Lady Policeman avatar Lady Policeman on Aug. 24, 2007 @ 12:54AM said
Made me feel emotional just reading it - but you know what I'm like. I've just printed it off for M to read and I've sent it to Liz as she was asking after you. Well done both of you - sounds very hard work - but worth it. Lots of love, Axxxx
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Lady Policeman avatar Lady Policeman on Aug. 24, 2007 @ 12:54AM said
hi ruth and clem - you have no idea how traumatic it has been to get into this - and how many people I have had to ask how to do it - but with the aid of Sabina I'm here. How is it going and where are you now? Shall want to see picture of you both at top - with glasses in hand! Lots of love from me and kisses from M as well. Auntie xx
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Al in Mayo avatar Al in Mayo on Aug. 24, 2007 @ 12:54AM said
All the best for your trip - hope you enjoy it despite the blisters! Lots of love from Al & Jane.
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Lady Policeman avatar Lady Policeman on Aug. 24, 2007 @ 12:54AM said
Hi Ruth and Clem, Wanted to catch you before you head off for the Amazon as I guess it may not be so internet friendly. I've e-mailed your info around the office and various people have read it and commented. Hope your trip to the Amazon this time is as good as ours was - bet they don't have lovely pirhanna (not sure if spelling is right) soup! Off home now for a large glass of wine. Axxx
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Lady Policeman avatar Lady Policeman on Aug. 24, 2007 @ 12:54AM said
just read your 'full massage' entry - did not realise what an innocent he was! Made me chortle. Safe trip home! A xx
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Al in Mayo avatar Al in Mayo on Aug. 24, 2007 @ 12:54AM said
Well done both! Great to hear you made it and sounds like you had a good time, despite the rugby result (allez les bleues!). Hope you have good weather for rest of your trip and looking forward to seeing more photos. Lots of love, Al & Jane.
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Lady Policeman avatar Lady Policeman on Aug. 24, 2007 @ 12:54AM said
Just read your latest entries. Great reading. You've missed your vocation. Axx
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Lady Policeman avatar Lady Policeman on Aug. 24, 2007 @ 12:54AM said
Great reading Ruth. All very entertaining - well from where I'm sitting anyway. M says thank you for card. Will eagerly await next instalment. Axx
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Radiant avatar Radiant on Aug. 24, 2007 @ 12:54AM said
Well done Ruth and Clem!! Fantastic achievement! I'm so-0-o envious!! Hope you enjoy the rest of your trip. Ginni x
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the busman avatar the busman on Aug. 24, 2007 @ 12:54AM said
hi ruth and clem have a nice time in the Amazon hope all OK CXXXXX
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