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Date: 20th June 2007
Now then matey!! still been reading your journal with great interest. I never realised the extent or heights of what the trip would involve. But I am still sso impressed with you both for attempting such feats. Will look forward to seeing pics and hearing more stories when u come back. My parents are away at the moment so i have the house to myself. Unfortun ately they're back on the 1st so a night round mine maybe out of the question. Either way we'll think of something. And you wouldnt believe the bad months i've had, but i'll bore you with that when you get back. You will laugh though actually at my mis-fortune!! I know what your like. Looking forward to seeing you mate and buying you a pint. Ring me when you get back and get chance Rob
From Blog: Pride Comes Before A Fall
Now then matey!! still been reading your journal with great interest. I never realised the extent or heights of what the trip would involve. But I am still sso impressed with you both for attempting such feats. Will look forward to seeing pics and hearing more stories when u come back. My parents are away at the moment so i have the house to myself. Unfortun ately they're back on the 1st so a night round mine maybe out of the question. Either way we'll think of something. And you wouldnt believe the bad months i've had, but i'll bore you with that when you get back. You will laugh though actually at my mis-fortune!! I know what your like. Looking forward to seeing you mate and buying you a pint. Ring me when you get back and get chance Rob
From Blog: Pride Comes Before A Fall
Date: 9th June 2007
Next
Either Uros or Chopicalci. Uros easier, 5400m. Chopicalci 6400m, 2 nights sleeping on the glacier. Lets get of the internet and go see if we can buy some warmer thermals!
From Blog: Nevado Pisco - A Mountaineer Is Born
Next
Either Uros or Chopicalci. Uros easier, 5400m. Chopicalci 6400m, 2 nights sleeping on the glacier. Lets get of the internet and go see if we can buy some warmer thermals!
From Blog: Nevado Pisco - A Mountaineer Is Born
Date: 9th June 2007
Thank You
I love you too. You know I´d go to the ends of the earth with you, just for the sheer joy of experiencing it with you. And no, I don´t think you´re crazy, but if you are then I can´t see it because I´m crazy too. Which mountain´s next?
From Blog: Nevado Pisco - A Mountaineer Is Born
Thank You
I love you too. You know I´d go to the ends of the earth with you, just for the sheer joy of experiencing it with you. And no, I don´t think you´re crazy, but if you are then I can´t see it because I´m crazy too. Which mountain´s next?
From Blog: Nevado Pisco - A Mountaineer Is Born
Date: 3rd June 2007
Off the Wall
Those photos are good and it proves you still exist. Fancy unclipping yourself at the top Martin. I know the last thing you're thinking of is home, but I wonder if you saw a vision of me at the bottom of that mountain shouting "get down here now, you'll fall!) Just so pleased you doing all the good things now. I suppose when you go up Snowdownia again you'll feel like you've just popped upstairs. Tell Stephanie she too is doing great ( well done Steph, you show these men!) Take care and fasten your laces up Martin! Love Mum and Dad xx
From Blog: Off the Wall
Off the Wall
Those photos are good and it proves you still exist. Fancy unclipping yourself at the top Martin. I know the last thing you're thinking of is home, but I wonder if you saw a vision of me at the bottom of that mountain shouting "get down here now, you'll fall!) Just so pleased you doing all the good things now. I suppose when you go up Snowdownia again you'll feel like you've just popped upstairs. Tell Stephanie she too is doing great ( well done Steph, you show these men!) Take care and fasten your laces up Martin! Love Mum and Dad xx
From Blog: Off the Wall
Date: 29th May 2007
passing you by
Great to hear you are " taking it easy." Sounds like you are finding more of the fun side of it. Family and friends are asking about you and asked me to say hiya to you. They all think you are mad but doing the right thing and say the usual things like " don't blame them both, wish I had done it ( or could do it) " Strange how we all say things like that. Anyway, take care , you are doing well to put up each other ( "keep up " I mean..) Love Mum, Dad,and Anita and Cameron, the squirrels, the finches, the doves, the pigeons, oh and not forgetting the sparrows, all waiting in the garden ( isn't that tweet) x
From Blog: Passing You By
passing you by
Great to hear you are " taking it easy." Sounds like you are finding more of the fun side of it. Family and friends are asking about you and asked me to say hiya to you. They all think you are mad but doing the right thing and say the usual things like " don't blame them both, wish I had done it ( or could do it) " Strange how we all say things like that. Anyway, take care , you are doing well to put up each other ( "keep up " I mean..) Love Mum, Dad,and Anita and Cameron, the squirrels, the finches, the doves, the pigeons, oh and not forgetting the sparrows, all waiting in the garden ( isn't that tweet) x
From Blog: Passing You By
Date: 29th May 2007
Breath taking
The reason why our comments are few and far between is because compare to what you are doing we are quite boring enjoy you trip ps we are going to Australia again in January traving from Sydney to Cairns then to Dubbo ( where my sister lives ) then onto Adelaide regards John
From Blog: Passing You By
Breath taking
The reason why our comments are few and far between is because compare to what you are doing we are quite boring enjoy you trip ps we are going to Australia again in January traving from Sydney to Cairns then to Dubbo ( where my sister lives ) then onto Adelaide regards John
From Blog: Passing You By
Date: 23rd May 2007
summit amazing
Well Martin, as you know, I love the mountains. I would be sat there with you forever as well. As for the Llamas nearly dead, I would have punched the bloke dumping them! Pleased I wasn't with you. The locals really are trying to take advantage of you, glad you chose not to sleep with the flies. As for your skiing trip, I moved your snow board the other day because I kept banging my foot on it when I passed you bed, and so I will be quite happy to post it to you. ( Dad laughed when I told him I had moved your "skate board". ) I knew what I meant. Sorry to hear Stephanie had her bag stolen...rotten buggars. Shame about the camera as well,but at least you can take some photos still. We enjoy reading your blogs even though we worry about about some of the things happening. As long as you can tell us about them afterwards it's ok. Take care, love from us both. xx
From Blog: Colca Canyon Trek - Day´s 5 & 6 & 7
summit amazing
Well Martin, as you know, I love the mountains. I would be sat there with you forever as well. As for the Llamas nearly dead, I would have punched the bloke dumping them! Pleased I wasn't with you. The locals really are trying to take advantage of you, glad you chose not to sleep with the flies. As for your skiing trip, I moved your snow board the other day because I kept banging my foot on it when I passed you bed, and so I will be quite happy to post it to you. ( Dad laughed when I told him I had moved your "skate board". ) I knew what I meant. Sorry to hear Stephanie had her bag stolen...rotten buggars. Shame about the camera as well,but at least you can take some photos still. We enjoy reading your blogs even though we worry about about some of the things happening. As long as you can tell us about them afterwards it's ok. Take care, love from us both. xx
From Blog: Colca Canyon Trek - Day´s 5 & 6 & 7
Date: 23rd May 2007
Hi mate, yeah the trek was tough, and I am proud of Stephanie for cmpleting it. She says I should be proud of me too but you know, I kind of just do these things and don´t expect anything other than the feelings I get at the time. But yeah, it was difficult and I´m pretty pleased with myself :) If anything at times it has brought us too close, in that we don´t have any space from each other at all, not a minute. That, we have realised, is not healthy so are moving towards changing that, popping for a coffee alone for example, maybe doing a bit of shopping and meeting up later. We spent alot of time together at home, a lot more time than any other couples we know, but not every second of every day. Sorry to hear about you two, I guess we shall catch-up over a pint when we get back. I fancy a curry too if your up for it. Don´t let the folks drive you insane, it´ll happen you know, they have a way! ;) Keep in-touch, it´s always nice (if not happy this time) to hear from folks back home, to know that they are reading.
From Blog: Colca Canyon Trek - Day´s 3 & 4
Hi mate, yeah the trek was tough, and I am proud of Stephanie for cmpleting it. She says I should be proud of me too but you know, I kind of just do these things and don´t expect anything other than the feelings I get at the time. But yeah, it was difficult and I´m pretty pleased with myself :) If anything at times it has brought us too close, in that we don´t have any space from each other at all, not a minute. That, we have realised, is not healthy so are moving towards changing that, popping for a coffee alone for example, maybe doing a bit of shopping and meeting up later. We spent alot of time together at home, a lot more time than any other couples we know, but not every second of every day. Sorry to hear about you two, I guess we shall catch-up over a pint when we get back. I fancy a curry too if your up for it. Don´t let the folks drive you insane, it´ll happen you know, they have a way! ;) Keep in-touch, it´s always nice (if not happy this time) to hear from folks back home, to know that they are reading.
From Blog: Colca Canyon Trek - Day´s 3 & 4
Date: 20th May 2007
Keep Going!
Hey Martin have been really interested in reading ur journal. Sorry I havent added more comments but i havent got the internet at home so just have a look when i come to my mums. Am really proud to hear of you and steph keeping up the trek as you are. It does sound gruelling. Even more credit to Steph for carrying on....and surviving with you LOL. Naa but with you having had experience sounds like shes doing well. And i bet its really brought u even closer together which is good. Unfortunately me and Danni arent together anymore. I've moved back to my parents now. I know u probably dont wanna hear it but thought i'd tell ya so ya didnt ask about us. But dont worry i'm fine, its for the best and i'm sure she'll be fine too. She's a strong, independant women. Anyway look forward to hearing about ur progress mate Rob
From Blog: Colca Canyon Trek - Day´s 3 & 4
Keep Going!
Hey Martin have been really interested in reading ur journal. Sorry I havent added more comments but i havent got the internet at home so just have a look when i come to my mums. Am really proud to hear of you and steph keeping up the trek as you are. It does sound gruelling. Even more credit to Steph for carrying on....and surviving with you LOL. Naa but with you having had experience sounds like shes doing well. And i bet its really brought u even closer together which is good. Unfortunately me and Danni arent together anymore. I've moved back to my parents now. I know u probably dont wanna hear it but thought i'd tell ya so ya didnt ask about us. But dont worry i'm fine, its for the best and i'm sure she'll be fine too. She's a strong, independant women. Anyway look forward to hearing about ur progress mate Rob
From Blog: Colca Canyon Trek - Day´s 3 & 4
Date: 17th May 2007
Colca Canyon
This has obviously been a tough time for you both. Frightening to read about it and hard to even imagine what it's like. It's one of those things when you " have to be there to appreciate it" ( or regret it) but hearing it all from you both will be enough thanks. Fancy hitting that cow with your trekking pole! You could have " moooved" over and let him in the tent. ( Sorry.. could not resist that bit) Get your toe seen to Martin, I know what your like and I think it's something you need to hang on to right now. Hope you find somewhere for a good meal soon and a good rest. You might feel weak physically but you are both proving to be strong mentally. Come on down from that mountain and get a bath! Take good care both of you. xx
From Blog: Colca Canyon Trek - Day´s 3 & 4
Colca Canyon
This has obviously been a tough time for you both. Frightening to read about it and hard to even imagine what it's like. It's one of those things when you " have to be there to appreciate it" ( or regret it) but hearing it all from you both will be enough thanks. Fancy hitting that cow with your trekking pole! You could have " moooved" over and let him in the tent. ( Sorry.. could not resist that bit) Get your toe seen to Martin, I know what your like and I think it's something you need to hang on to right now. Hope you find somewhere for a good meal soon and a good rest. You might feel weak physically but you are both proving to be strong mentally. Come on down from that mountain and get a bath! Take good care both of you. xx
From Blog: Colca Canyon Trek - Day´s 3 & 4
Date: 2nd May 2007
Hi Rob
Nice to hear from you, I was hoping I´d got your email address right. Things are certainly interesting out here, but in a strange way it also feels quite normal. Like we are living here now and popping away for day trips of you get what I mean. That´s cool. Give my best to Danni, glad that you are both well. And thank her for the eclairs, they lasted us the whole flight you know! Keep in-touch!
From Blog: What did the ruins ever do for us?
Hi Rob
Nice to hear from you, I was hoping I´d got your email address right. Things are certainly interesting out here, but in a strange way it also feels quite normal. Like we are living here now and popping away for day trips of you get what I mean. That´s cool. Give my best to Danni, glad that you are both well. And thank her for the eclairs, they lasted us the whole flight you know! Keep in-touch!
From Blog: What did the ruins ever do for us?
Date: 2nd May 2007
Hey matey
hey martin hope everything is good. just at my parents house and checking mails so just reading through ur blogs at the mo. Me and Danni are cool. Nothing to report though. I'm still looking for a new job. Sure ur life at the mo is alot more fun and adventurous. sounds great, what i've read so far. Will print the blogs off for danni to read cos shes at work at the mo. take care mate and keep us posted. Rob
From Blog: What did the ruins ever do for us?
Hey matey
hey martin hope everything is good. just at my parents house and checking mails so just reading through ur blogs at the mo. Me and Danni are cool. Nothing to report though. I'm still looking for a new job. Sure ur life at the mo is alot more fun and adventurous. sounds great, what i've read so far. Will print the blogs off for danni to read cos shes at work at the mo. take care mate and keep us posted. Rob
From Blog: What did the ruins ever do for us?
Date: 1st May 2007
another hole in the wall
Hope I don't see two comments on this subject written on here. Computer won't make its mind up, sent or not! (Never mind, told I repeat myself anyway..) Martin, I know I said get the camera clicking but it best just to run sometimes and sod the pictures. Poor Stephanie, hope you gave her a cup of coco tea ( any excuse) Glad you met someone who speaks English, even though he came out with a quote that put you on edge ( when you feel like that you could always try coco tea, it's good stuff for all ailments in case you didn't know...) By the sounds of it you will be coming home looking like you just been the star in the film Castaway, and if Stephanie looses any weight I will think she's not with you as she won't be visible! Anita sends her love and she is glad she's not with you both. Take care and don't trip over you hair when it gets tangled around your feet! Bye for now love from Mum and Dad x
From Blog: Another Hole in the Wall
another hole in the wall
Hope I don't see two comments on this subject written on here. Computer won't make its mind up, sent or not! (Never mind, told I repeat myself anyway..) Martin, I know I said get the camera clicking but it best just to run sometimes and sod the pictures. Poor Stephanie, hope you gave her a cup of coco tea ( any excuse) Glad you met someone who speaks English, even though he came out with a quote that put you on edge ( when you feel like that you could always try coco tea, it's good stuff for all ailments in case you didn't know...) By the sounds of it you will be coming home looking like you just been the star in the film Castaway, and if Stephanie looses any weight I will think she's not with you as she won't be visible! Anita sends her love and she is glad she's not with you both. Take care and don't trip over you hair when it gets tangled around your feet! Bye for now love from Mum and Dad x
From Blog: Another Hole in the Wall
Date: 25th April 2007
Hi Martin & Stephanie
Well it's good to hear from you Martin, sounds like you are both having a great time, The buses sound a lot of fun but that's part of the travelling experience isn't it. Nice to hear that you are both well hope you continue to enjoy your travels take care, love Auntie Chris x
From Blog: Chicken Run
Hi Martin & Stephanie
Well it's good to hear from you Martin, sounds like you are both having a great time, The buses sound a lot of fun but that's part of the travelling experience isn't it. Nice to hear that you are both well hope you continue to enjoy your travels take care, love Auntie Chris x
From Blog: Chicken Run
Date: 22nd April 2007
On Line at last
Hi Martin took a while to get used to this e-mail system but I think I have cracked it.It sounds or reads you are having a wonderfull adventure not sure I could survive on the food though.Keep the e-mails coming now that I can read them.John
From Blog: Chicken Run
On Line at last
Hi Martin took a while to get used to this e-mail system but I think I have cracked it.It sounds or reads you are having a wonderfull adventure not sure I could survive on the food though.Keep the e-mails coming now that I can read them.John
From Blog: Chicken Run
Date: 18th April 2007
Buenas Tardes Amigo
Hi mate, There are guinea pig tales to come in the next installment... Its funny (and great) that whilst on the road you forget about all of the little things, such as cat sick and vibrating washing machines. I suppose they are replaced by chicken shit and broken buses. Much of a muchness really. But I´d rather be in the Andes either way :p Saw a guy cycling through Lima actually, fully kitted out with panniers, lycra etc. Reminded me of you, but thankfully not of you in lycra! Adios for now Amigo.
From Blog: Chicken Run
Buenas Tardes Amigo
Hi mate, There are guinea pig tales to come in the next installment... Its funny (and great) that whilst on the road you forget about all of the little things, such as cat sick and vibrating washing machines. I suppose they are replaced by chicken shit and broken buses. Much of a muchness really. But I´d rather be in the Andes either way :p Saw a guy cycling through Lima actually, fully kitted out with panniers, lycra etc. Reminded me of you, but thankfully not of you in lycra! Adios for now Amigo.
From Blog: Chicken Run
Date: 18th April 2007
Hola Nell
Don´t worry, I´m having about as much luck with the internet as I am Spanish at the moment. Saw you the other day down Av. de Culura. But guess it couldn´t have been, so how cool is that - you have a twin :p
From Blog: Chicken Run
Hola Nell
Don´t worry, I´m having about as much luck with the internet as I am Spanish at the moment. Saw you the other day down Av. de Culura. But guess it couldn´t have been, so how cool is that - you have a twin :p
From Blog: Chicken Run
Date: 18th April 2007
Naughty Naughty
Thanks for the tip, we were just talking baout how to get the leaves home yesterday, you must have read my mind! I was thinking of filling my bag and hoping for the best but your way sounds less risky. Cheers :)
From Blog: Chicken Run
Naughty Naughty
Thanks for the tip, we were just talking baout how to get the leaves home yesterday, you must have read my mind! I was thinking of filling my bag and hoping for the best but your way sounds less risky. Cheers :)
From Blog: Chicken Run
Date: 18th April 2007
Hi Phil
Oops, must have been a slip of the tongue :) Nice to hear from you. Will get on with the next installment soon...
From Blog: Chicken Run
Hi Phil
Oops, must have been a slip of the tongue :) Nice to hear from you. Will get on with the next installment soon...
From Blog: Chicken Run
Date: 17th April 2007
wot no guinea pigs?
Hi Mart and Steph, good to read of your adventures while sipping a coffee here in the study. Your fish is well, but obviously missing you both, he has taken to swimming around the tank in the opposite direction, he also looks a little depressed. Tales of daring do from far away places always inspire those of us whose lives are in a different direction; you look upon awesome vistas while eating exotic foods among a babble of Spanish speaking travellers and nomads, i have just received the gas bill. Sights and sounds to tingle the imagination are perhaps what we hope to experience on journeys, it certainly seems like that is happening to you and Steph at the moment. Glad to hear that my Spanish tapes have proved to be absolutely useless. Your tactic of talking clearly and loudly, then repeating yourself until the offending person goes away has to be admired. Who needs negotiation when calm English resolve among a hostile environment will do the trick. If this subtle approach falters, perhaps the next step will be to make a cup of tea and offer them a biscuit. It worked in India for three hundred years. A little disappointed that no fluffy rodents have been on the menu as yet. I have heard that guinea pig kebabs are all the rage at the moment, keep us informed of progress. Signing off now, Soona has vomited on the rug and the washing machine has finished vibrating itself to pieces. You are better off in the Andes. Ian
From Blog: Chicken Run
wot no guinea pigs?
Hi Mart and Steph, good to read of your adventures while sipping a coffee here in the study. Your fish is well, but obviously missing you both, he has taken to swimming around the tank in the opposite direction, he also looks a little depressed. Tales of daring do from far away places always inspire those of us whose lives are in a different direction; you look upon awesome vistas while eating exotic foods among a babble of Spanish speaking travellers and nomads, i have just received the gas bill. Sights and sounds to tingle the imagination are perhaps what we hope to experience on journeys, it certainly seems like that is happening to you and Steph at the moment. Glad to hear that my Spanish tapes have proved to be absolutely useless. Your tactic of talking clearly and loudly, then repeating yourself until the offending person goes away has to be admired. Who needs negotiation when calm English resolve among a hostile environment will do the trick. If this subtle approach falters, perhaps the next step will be to make a cup of tea and offer them a biscuit. It worked in India for three hundred years. A little disappointed that no fluffy rodents have been on the menu as yet. I have heard that guinea pig kebabs are all the rage at the moment, keep us informed of progress. Signing off now, Soona has vomited on the rug and the washing machine has finished vibrating itself to pieces. You are better off in the Andes. Ian
From Blog: Chicken Run
Date: 17th April 2007
hi martin! finally found u! i get confused on these website thingies....anyway, sounds like youre both havin an amazing time already, pip sed u couldve done with my spanish but i doubt i wouldve been much help, im a bit rusty on the ole espanol haha, neway, look forward to hearing from u again soon xxx
From Blog: Chicken Run
hi martin! finally found u! i get confused on these website thingies....anyway, sounds like youre both havin an amazing time already, pip sed u couldve done with my spanish but i doubt i wouldve been much help, im a bit rusty on the ole espanol haha, neway, look forward to hearing from u again soon xxx
From Blog: Chicken Run
Date: 17th April 2007
The former Bolivian resident on Coca Tea
(Hopefully, Martin, none of your mates work for Australian Customs) If you want to take coca tea (helps with altitude sickness, headaches, stomach upsets, homesickness, pimples, any ailment you can think of) home, you can run into some troubles,a s it is made fromt eh leaves of the coca plant, from which cocaine is derived. So, here's what you do: 1) write a letter to your mum 2) go to the post office, buy an envelope (they're sold singly in that part of the world) 3) insert coca leaf tea bags 4) post it to your mum, with no return address. That way mum's happy, and she's got coca. I did this lots of times when living in Bolivia, no problems.
From Blog: Chicken Run
The former Bolivian resident on Coca Tea
(Hopefully, Martin, none of your mates work for Australian Customs) If you want to take coca tea (helps with altitude sickness, headaches, stomach upsets, homesickness, pimples, any ailment you can think of) home, you can run into some troubles,a s it is made fromt eh leaves of the coca plant, from which cocaine is derived. So, here's what you do: 1) write a letter to your mum 2) go to the post office, buy an envelope (they're sold singly in that part of the world) 3) insert coca leaf tea bags 4) post it to your mum, with no return address. That way mum's happy, and she's got coca. I did this lots of times when living in Bolivia, no problems.
From Blog: Chicken Run
Date: 16th April 2007
Gracious, Martin...!
You put "happy and highly religous" in the same sentence! Truly, traveling has changed you... :-P Really glad to hear you're both doing so well. Keep it up, grino...
From Blog: Chicken Run
Gracious, Martin...!
You put "happy and highly religous" in the same sentence! Truly, traveling has changed you... :-P Really glad to hear you're both doing so well. Keep it up, grino...
From Blog: Chicken Run
Date: 16th April 2007
Hello you two.
I have just read about the chicken run. Sounds as though you haven't changed Martin when it comes to being stubborn! Glad you kept your seats on the bus...who do you take after..? You will probably tell me you DON'T speak English when you arrive home and I ask you to do something! Just great to hear you are both ok. Stephanie didn't go to India so it's even more of an adventure but hope she is enjoying being with you 24 hours a day under such pressure ( and joy). Take care. Love Mum and Dad x
From Blog: Chicken Run
Hello you two.
I have just read about the chicken run. Sounds as though you haven't changed Martin when it comes to being stubborn! Glad you kept your seats on the bus...who do you take after..? You will probably tell me you DON'T speak English when you arrive home and I ask you to do something! Just great to hear you are both ok. Stephanie didn't go to India so it's even more of an adventure but hope she is enjoying being with you 24 hours a day under such pressure ( and joy). Take care. Love Mum and Dad x
From Blog: Chicken Run
Martin
Martin Hurton
Hi Rob
Will give you a call, maybe go for a lunchtime curry and a pint on your day off. Cheers
From Blog: Pride Comes Before A Fall