Been There Done It !!

Just back from the most challenging experience of my life - the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu was a real physical and psychological challenge. But what an amazing place. Memories of the Peruvian people and their magnificant landscape will stay with me.

Here are 2 pictures of our Oxfam Global Challenge Group 2006, one at the top of Dead Womans Pass, the highest point of the trail at 42000 mts and one of us arriving at Machu Picchu

Today is the Day

Well its 11.30 a.m. on the 7th June 2006 - just a few last minute checks on my kit and making sure my documents are all in order and then its off to London and the start my incredible journey from Ystalyfera, Wales to Machu Picchu, Peru.

I am filled with emotion, a mixture of excitement and anxiety about the challenge ahead.

I feel a deep gratitude for the support of many generous people with my fundraising and of having the honour to take part in this challenge to support Oxfam's work.

I am also overwhelmed by the good wishes, gifts and messages of support offered by my family and friends in the past hours and days. I am so lucky to have such special souls in my life.

I know it will be an amazing experience and a worthwhile effort - and thank you to all who have donated for supporting the Oxfam 2006 Global Challenge - Trekking The Inca Trail