r.mac's trip to Peru

Edinburghlass_2

For those who know r.mac from the Old Style board, please have a look at this thread here in the Scotland board.

r.mac sets off on her trip in a month's time and I am sure you will all wish her well

AussieLass

Edinburghlass wrote:

For those who know r.mac from the Old Style board, please have a look at this thread here in the Scotland board.

r.mac sets off on her trip in a month's time and I am sure you will all wish her well

Good Luck r.mac. I think the conversion would get to my donation but I really think what your doing is great. Have a safe trip. The world needs millions of people like you. :A

Nelski

Good luck hun your nearly at your target now thats fab - well done you:j

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Good luck r.mac

Fran

Good Luck! Have a great time on the trip too.

r.mac_2

Firstly, I would like to Thank Edinburghlass for starting this thread.

Secondly, I would like to thank all those who have sponsored me so far.

I thought people might be interested in hearing what I am doing to prepare for my challenge.

Fundraising Activities
It's been a bit of a slog to tell the truth! I am doing the charity trek with a friend from work and between us we have to raise £6000. So far we have held two highland style Ceilidh's (I'm a real highlander and do like to have a burl around the dance floor), done three car boot sales, held a bingo night, begged our freinds and family to sponsor us and held a 20 question themed quiz. Not to mention the numberous afternoons spent bag packing in big named Supermarkets!

I have really enjoyed myself and felt a real sense of achievement just holding the events - I would certainly recommend visiting a car boot sale, but it's a hairy experience actually selling. I thought one lady was going to offer to buy the t-shirt I was wearing at one point :eek: :eek: :eek:

Training Activities
The trip will take me up to over 4,500 metres above sea level into the deepest, darkest parts of Peru. I'm planning on taking some marmalade sandwiches as a snack! Each day I'll be walking for between 4 - 9 hours. In preparation I have been climbing Arthur's seat (an Edinburgh Landmark), walking in the Pentlands and up in Glencoe. It's been a great (and cheap) way to get fit and explore my own county.

The hardest part for me personally will be the 'facilities'. I am camping, which isn't a problem, but i'm a big unsure about not having a shower or toilet for two weeks :eek: :eek: :eek:

I have been stockpiling babywipes on BOGOF - my own portable freshen up! :rotfl: But I am pretty certain the experience will be woth it.

Charity
I must quickly mention the Charity I am doing this for. Maggie's Cancer Caring Centres are very worthwhile and provide space and comfort for people with cancer and their families. The atmosphere they provide is quite fantastic. I hope that none of you ever have the chance to test the service they provide, but please remember they are there :T

Thanks again. I promise to let you know how I get on.

r.mac

Curry_Queen

This sounds fantastic r.mac, I've only just heard about it, so well done you :T

It's something I'd love to have done myself, only in a slightly different part of the world but similar terrain, but my accident put paid to me ever doing anything so physically challenging again

Best of luck with it and I'll look forward to hearing all about it on your return

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r.mac,

Have you made your target yet?

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r.mac_2

Hello,

Thanks for all your support everyone I really appreciate it. We had a Barn Dance on Saturday evening and made some money - so..........................

WE HAVE REACHED OUR TARGET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:j

It's such a weight off my mind. Thanks again to everyone who has offered their support, verbal, monetary or otherwise. It is all appreciated.:T

I'll let you know how the actual trip goes.

Thanks
r.mac

Fran

Yes let us know how it goes! The trip itself sounds great and I hope you enjoy it, also photos of the mountains (?!)

r.mac_2

hello everyone :wave:

Just wanted to say thanks again for all your support. I have raised almost £7000 now so very pleased.

Start the trip in about 48 Hours - leave from Glasgow airport on Friday lunchtime.

I am getting very excited now........ :j

I have laid out all my kit to pack, and will probably have to half the clothes I want to take with me - otherwise I'll never make it anywhere!!!

Only one set back so far - I have an ear infection and i am praying that it clears before I encounter altitude problems. The doctor i saw yesterday didn't seem v concerned, so all looks good. Anyway. Will update you all when I get back.

Bye :wave: