On the banks of Loch Skene, surrounded by breathtaking scenery and the sounds of running water, I couldn’t resist an attempt at the ‘exhaustion test’, even though I’d just climbed the UK’s 5th highest waterfall ‘Grey Mare’s Tail’. and was about to ascend two more summits. I had 35+ push ups in me but straight after an energy sapping climb and with my palms pushing into the jagged grit I’m happy enough with 33 for now. Yes keeping in shape can be fun, this was exhilarating.

Watch The Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-LfRBmECZI

I did some research for this last year and sent for a couple of brochures. the one that sounds best is a 10 days starting and ending in Lima, including a 4 day treck along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. It also appeals because I get to avoid most of the tourists who want to see the ruins.
My cousin actualy went to Peru last year for her honeymoon and sent me a couple of photos from Machu picchu, definately the holiday of a lifetime.
It’s also important to me that I can speak Spanish when in Peru. So look out for a blog about learning Spanish soon.

Apart from the ultimate trek in Peru, I also have some challenges nearer to home that I’d like to share.

A Few Adventures On My List:

WALK THE HADRIAN’S WALL PATH 84-miles (134 Km) following the line of Hadrian’s Wall, the world’s finest surviving Roman frontier, and right on my doorstep too.

WALK THE PENNINE WAY 271-miles Made famous by Wainright, and there’s a free pint at the end (well there should be)

HIKE THE GREAT GLEN WAY 73-miles (117 Km) Fort William to Inverness, passing the caledonian Canal, Loch Ness, Castles, etc

WALK THE WEST HIGHLAND WAY 95 miles/152 kms from Milngavie (Glasgow) to Fort William. Highly recommended by a good friend.

Munro Bagging:

A munro (named after Sir Hugh Thoma Munro) is a Scottish peak higher than 3000ft. There are 284 in total. The highest is Ben Nevis, the lowest is Ben Vane. With some planning you can bag several in one day, but basicaly it’s a commitment that’ll take years to complete.