I have committed myself to this Central American adventure in Guatemala in aid of Alzheimer's Research UK for my MUM.  The challenge itself will involve to camp, trek and summit half a dozen active volcanoes in just seven days including the highest peak in Central America - Tajumulco which stands at a whopping 4,220 meters.  Alzheimer's disease is very close to my heart as my MUM cared for my Great Aunt Florence who lived with us when she was sadly diagnosed with the disease in the later years of her life.  Now in a cruel turn of events my MUM has dementia. The sad reality is that one day soon my MUM may not recognize me and I wanted to make her proud one more time before we lose her altogether to this awful disease.   With your kind support, the money raised from this trek will go towards vital research and awareness. 

Here is a brief outline of the Challenge itself

Day 1: Departure from UK to Guatemala City with up to two stops
en-route.

Day 2: Collection at Guatemala City airport and transfer to a
comfortable hotel in Antigua.

Day 3: Trek to Volcan Pacaya. Afternoon city tour of Antigua. Overnight
in Antigua.

Day 4: Transfer to Soledad and begin ascent of Acatenango. Camp
overnight in the saddle between Acatenango and Volcan Fuego.

Day 5: Hike up to Fuego and descend back down to La Soledad. Transfer
over to San Jorge. Homestay accommodation.

Day 6: Trek to Volcan San Pedro, enjoying stunning view of Lake Atitlan.
Return back to San Jorge. Homestay accommodation in San Jorge.

Day 7: Transfer to ‘Alaska’ and begin trekking out to Fuentes Georginas
via Volcan Zunil. Overnight in Fuentes Georginas.

Day 8: Transfer to San Marco and start the ascent of Tajumulco, the
highest volcano in Central America. Camp overnight.

Day 9: Early morning summit of Tajumulco, the highest peak in Central
America. Return back to San Marco and return back to Quetzaltenango (Xela) 

Day 10: Return transfer to Guatemala City airport.

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