WE DID IT!!

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August 30th 2008

Published: August 30th 2008

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Our group waiting for the clouds to clear at Machu Picchu

WE DID IT!!! Doug and I made it through the trek - it was the most amazing thing we have ever done! (And I have to say it was much harder than any of the marathons I have run!) The scenery in the Andes mountains was just breathtaking and too beautiful to put into words. The ruins we saw were incredible - the engineering that the Incas used so long ago was amazing. The trekking company we used, Peru Treks, did a wonderful job taking care of all of us - there were 13 hikers in our group. The group was all Americans with the exception of one couple from London - strangers at the beginning of the trek and friends now! I promise that I will do a blog for each day of the trek and add pictures when we get home this weekend.

We are relaxing today and preparing for our travels home tomorrow.

Thanks to all who put comments on the site!

Kim & Doug

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30th August 2008

Val
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Congrats!
How stinky are you???? I think it is great that you made it, although there was not a doubt in my mind. I cannot wait to see all of your pics and hear more. xxoo Val

30th August 2008

Jeff and Shellie
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Marathon
Kim, If you thought the hike was more difficult than a Marathon, does that mean Doug is going to do a marathon with you next?

30th August 2008

Jeffrey
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Congratulations, Kim! I'm looking forward to seeing the photos.

30th August 2008

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Kim and Doug

Ha Ha
Shellie - I don´t think I want to do another marathon, and I highly doubt that I can convince Doug to! Kim

30th August 2008

Hank & Dot
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Thankful and happy you made the trek safely, and anxious to see the pictures and talk to you.

31st August 2008

erica
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Glad to hear you made it
So gald to hear you made it back safe and sound and I can't wait to hear the stories and see the pics. - E

1st September 2008

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Kim and Doug

Peru
Sara - We had no problems at all and were unaware of any political unrest while we were there. I think most of that is happening in other areas of the country. You will have a great time! Kim

2nd September 2008

Liz
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I'm smiling ear to ear! If life is a journey, you are way ahead of the game! I'm so proud of you:) Can't wait to hear the stories and see the pictures! Liz

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