The Inca Trail, Machu Picchu and the story of how we nearly didn´t make it!!

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July 12th 2008

Published: July 19th 2008

We had our Inca Trail booked for Wednesday 9th July and after looking forward to it for 6 months we were glad to check in on Sunday and have all the details confirmed. Sophie had lost track of the days so thought we were going on Tuesday for a few days so it´s a good job that the trek company called our hostel on Monday morning and asked us to call in as soon as possible... all sort of thoughts ... Read Full Entry

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Sophie & Dale

Sophie and Dale

Back in 2008 we took 21 months off work, rented out the house, found a foster home for Stuart (cat!) and ventured out to the big wide world. We saw as many places as we could fit in in the time we were on the road and returned home in February 2010 after a truly life changing and eye opening journey. Our adventure lasted... 615 days! After our return we fell into the routine of life back in the UK but have always planned to get back out there as soon as we could. It took a bit longer than we'd hoped but we did squeeze in getting married and a few holidays ... full info

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20th July 2008

Dee Yo!
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Oh My
Oh my god I can't believe it, I've never been this far away from home!!!!! Both you guys look very well and are enjoying yo'selves loads. Not jealous at all;-) yeah right. You dont look like you've been trekking at all, you look like you've just steped outta tha salon. I wanna be there as well!!! Anyhow Love ya loads gotta pack for Miami now and will let ya know all aboot our oliday. Miss you loads Dee xx

20th July 2008

Holly
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You were lucky!
Hiya. You guys were lucky to have made it on the trek. How scary was that protest!! Dale you are so funny.........facing an angry mob to get a snack!! All those hours at the gym paid off and you made it to the end, well done! This answers a question I've had for a while........how did the very overweight lady I work with make it to Machu Piccu city? That will be the lazy train then!! Keep having a brilliant time. How ARE you going to top this???? Take care, miss you, Love Hollyxxxx

21st July 2008

Auntie Di
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Absolutely amazing!!!!
This has to be the best so far. So glad you did make it and really enjoyed reading about your exploits. It sounded amazing and the photos are really fantastic. Can't believe how much you have done so far. Look forward to the next instalment!!! Lots of love Auntie Di xxx

29th July 2008

Ashlee Spencer
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Orchids
How much is one of those lady orchids? Can't you knick one and sell it on Ebay? ...Then Sophie could get more shopping! ;) I'm still envious of you both but not so much now - I can imagine myself to be similar to Sophie on that scary inca trail in the cold as well!!

5th August 2008

Steve
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HI the inca trail looked great nan and pap will love all the photos I will get them round to show them what you have been up to, Looks like you are enjoying the food but some of it looks a bit hard to swallow especialy the Guinea Pigs, I know you like your food but how could you eat that,We went to wicky park with Grant his kids and Nan and Pap seeing the old folk on the rides is a right laugh,We have just got back from centre parks and am having a couple of week of work, Hope you are both well we all look forward to reading your updates so keep them going they are fantastic. Steve and family xx

30th November 2010

Chris and Nikki
Chris

Awesome blog & amazing pictures. Do you remember who you booked with? I'm hoping to go next year :-)

23rd December 2011

Roaming Free
Duane & Kim's Adventures

What an achievement!
Am enjoying reading your blog as my husband and I are about to head off on our own adventure - its great to read about others experiences! How did you decide which tour company to use for this trek? There are so many options and so many people with different views it would be great to hear from someone who has done the trek as to the best way to go about it.

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