I must be mad! This is going to be a once in a lifetime experience and we are doing it for such a worthy cause; Acorn's Children's Hospice. I am fortunate enough to have volunteered for Acorn's at the Worcester Hospice, and can think of nothing more deserving than them.

We did the santa fun run in Walsall last year, but are really stepping it up a gear (or 12!) and going for the 4-day trek. We have a long way to go in both training and fundraising, but we have until November and are lucky to have the Malvern Hills to practice on each weekend! I would feel a bit better if we could prepare for the high altitude!!!

The brief itinerary Day 1 - Depart UK Day 2 - Arrive Cusco (3,300m) Day 3 - Acclimatisation Trek around local Inca sites. Tambomachay to Sacsayhuaman, then to Cusco. Distance - Approx. 8km Day 4 - The Inca Trail! Trek KM82 (2,650m) to Huallyabamba Campsite (3,000m). Distance - Approx. 11km Day 5 - Trek Huallyabamba Campsite up to Dead Womens Pass (4,200m). Descend to Pacaymayo Valley Camp (3,600m). Distance - Approx. 11km Day 6 - Trek Pacaymayo Valley Campsite up to Runkuraqay Pass (3,950m) & Phuyupatamarka Pass (3,600m). Descend to Winay-Wayna Campsite (2,700m). Distance - Approx. 16km Day 7 - Trek Winay-Wayna Campsite to Inti Punku (Sun Gate), then to Machu Picchu! Distance - Approx. 5km Day 8 - Free day in Cusco. Celebratory meal in Cusco Day 9 - Depart from Cusco. Day 10 - Arrive UK

I know how little money everyone has to spare and I soooo apreciate your donation. I really want to help make a difference to the children and their families. Please remember to gift-aid, so they get even more from your generous donation!

Thank you

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