Back home safe and sound, having had the most amazing adventure.  Not only did I make it to Machu Picchu (which was even more stunning than I had expected), but saw so many other beautiful things, faces and places along the way ... and all in the company of the best group of people and guides I could ever have wished for!

Tough walking and freezing nights (thanks to being ripped off with my sleeping bag purchase) didn't stop the experience from being heart-stopping - in every sense of the word! 

Thank you again to everyone for your amazingly generous sponsorship and support.

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