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Over 90 days ago
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Casanova
Hi all - some of you will know that I trotted off to Peru recently. Thanks to everyone who sent me good luck wishes before I went - sorry for not replying but I was mega busy just before going away.
I went with a group of around 55 people and we were all raising money for a cancer charity, by trekking the Inca Trail to Macchu Picchu. I got home late on Sunday (my birthday).
I can report back that I got to Macchu Picchu safe and well - although it was very hard work at times. The views on the trek were absolutely fantastic, and the group spirit kept us all going - especially when some people were finding it tough for one reason or another. We had very early starts at am - followed by very long days trekking.
Everyone had their own personal reason for doing the trip and in raising the money for the charity - and as I am sure you can imagine, it was very emotional at times especially once we eventually arrived at Macchu Picchu which is just amazing.
The peruvians are fantastic people - and the porters and guides we had with us on the trip were absolutely brilliant. They brought us tea or hot chocolate to our tents at to wake us up, and provided fantastic 3 course lunches and dinners while we are in the middle of mountains!!! It was unbelievable. The porters have fantasic stamina as they carry all this stuff on the trek on their backs - including the calor gas tanks for the cooking along with all our camping gear, food, portaloos etc etc. They run a lot of the trek with the huge packs on their backs to get to camp and set it all up for us. They still manage to smile and say Hola as they go past us, even though the sweat was pouring off them (it was over 85 degrees on the trip!)
We were told that being a porter is a good job as they get paid around 12 dollars a day! Some of the porters have to walk for 2 days from their villages to get to their starting point for the trek - they obviously then have to walk for 2 days to get home once they are finished. The youngest porter on our trip was 15 years old. They dont even wear walking boots - but sandals or plimsolls. I know people on the trip were saying that they are used to it, but it made me feel very humble at times.
Thanks to Corrie for the Paddington Bear which she gave me the day before I went away. He has also seeen some sights on the way :shock: and has a few badges from Peru on his hat now
So far, the group I trekked with has raised over £180,000 for the charity and we still have some money to pay in!!! I would like to say once again, a huge huge thanks to those of you who sponsored me - and a huge thanks to Bassman - for putting up with all the stresses and worries I had before I went away xxx
I went with a group of around 55 people and we were all raising money for a cancer charity, by trekking the Inca Trail to Macchu Picchu. I got home late on Sunday (my birthday).
I can report back that I got to Macchu Picchu safe and well - although it was very hard work at times. The views on the trek were absolutely fantastic, and the group spirit kept us all going - especially when some people were finding it tough for one reason or another. We had very early starts at am - followed by very long days trekking.
Everyone had their own personal reason for doing the trip and in raising the money for the charity - and as I am sure you can imagine, it was very emotional at times especially once we eventually arrived at Macchu Picchu which is just amazing.
The peruvians are fantastic people - and the porters and guides we had with us on the trip were absolutely brilliant. They brought us tea or hot chocolate to our tents at to wake us up, and provided fantastic 3 course lunches and dinners while we are in the middle of mountains!!! It was unbelievable. The porters have fantasic stamina as they carry all this stuff on the trek on their backs - including the calor gas tanks for the cooking along with all our camping gear, food, portaloos etc etc. They run a lot of the trek with the huge packs on their backs to get to camp and set it all up for us. They still manage to smile and say Hola as they go past us, even though the sweat was pouring off them (it was over 85 degrees on the trip!)
We were told that being a porter is a good job as they get paid around 12 dollars a day! Some of the porters have to walk for 2 days from their villages to get to their starting point for the trek - they obviously then have to walk for 2 days to get home once they are finished. The youngest porter on our trip was 15 years old. They dont even wear walking boots - but sandals or plimsolls. I know people on the trip were saying that they are used to it, but it made me feel very humble at times.
Thanks to Corrie for the Paddington Bear which she gave me the day before I went away. He has also seeen some sights on the way :shock: and has a few badges from Peru on his hat now
So far, the group I trekked with has raised over £180,000 for the charity and we still have some money to pay in!!! I would like to say once again, a huge huge thanks to those of you who sponsored me - and a huge thanks to Bassman - for putting up with all the stresses and worries I had before I went away xxx
Casanova
Hi Rob and Etfc - We are not sure if we can make this yet as we may be away that weekend. We may have to let you know closer to the time if thats OK - if we can rearrange our weekend away. We would like to make it though seeing as it's your first event, so will try as hard as we can to be there. If not - then good luck and I am sure you will have a good night out
Casanova
Myself and Bassman are meeting a male friend of ours on the evening of Weds 12 April in central London. We wondered if there was a couple or female who wanted to join us for a drink
If you do, send me a PM and I will be in touch with more information.
NO SINGLE GUYS- thank you
If you do, send me a PM and I will be in touch with more information.
NO SINGLE GUYS- thank you
Casanova
Quote by winchwench
Dare i ask ??
Has he come up for air yet winchwench ??
Be nice to meet yo at the nxt 'do'
Thanks-would be lovely to meet you all!
Nope, he's still not been seen! I have info that he gave some peeps a lift home........then the trail goes cold!
Thinking of reporting him "missing presumed tied to a bed and used as a sex slave" :grin:
Just hope that whoever it is hasn't worn him out completely :twisted:
Right, off to the old bill to file a missing "Fluck Buddy" Report. Do you think they have a form for that
He made a post on the site somewhere yesterday - so I am sure he's just fine
Casanova
Oh What a Night !!!
Thanks for all the thanks
I wanna say thank you for all turning up plus extra thanks to those who helped out on the door and with the raffle etc. I was totally knackered today but it was definately worth it
I will arrange something for later in the year - around Oct/November time maybe. Shall we have another theme
: If so what shall we have :idea:
Thanks for all the thanks
I wanna say thank you for all turning up plus extra thanks to those who helped out on the door and with the raffle etc. I was totally knackered today but it was definately worth it
I will arrange something for later in the year - around Oct/November time maybe. Shall we have another theme
: If so what shall we have :idea: Casanova
Quote by SurreyNewbie
know travel cards bought today cover the night busses in the early hours tomorrow
if thats any help
Seeing as my last train departs Waterloo at 00:09, I'd have hoped it was the case for rail too! ;)
At least it forces me to have a more sensible night's sleep tonight!
I am sure it will be valid but maybe ask when you buy your ticket
Casanova
Quote by SurreyNewbie
yawn
Just woke up.
Had a good evening last night at Ab Fab (the jacuzzi is wonderful - could stay there all night!) - although it meant I got home around 3:30am and to bed by 5am. As it was my first party, I never expected to stay that long! ;)
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I wanna know what you were doing from till 5am
Bassman has gone to pick up OUR new car and I am ironing bedding for guests we have staying tonight. (well I will be when I get off here..lol..) Casanova
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9/9:30 (pre-wobble time)
Has anyone mentioned any pre-munch drinks yet ? I can't find anything. I don't know which Hotel chain we're staying in ( I'm a bloke) but I know we're within easy wobble distance of the venue, so we'll probably call in to the venue for one or two when we get down to that London.
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is that AM or PM
:rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:Pre munch drinks were mentioned in the PM which HLB should have
Casanova
Quote by twos_company
OK you lot - we have a real mix of people coming along on Saturday
BOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:shock:
Casanova
Quote by jesster
OK you lot - we have a real mix of people coming along on Saturday
I guess i'm still an "newbie" but i'm also an "oldie"
So does that mean i have to introduce me to myelf :roll: I could introduce you to you if that would be better:lol:
Casanova
Quote by 4playinc
how does someone get banned in the first place
told you i was new :!:
What you on about :?: Casanova
OK you lot - we have a real mix of people coming along on Saturday Some "oldies" and some "newies" too. While I am meeting and greeting, I may direct some new people in the direction of some of you old people (if you know what I mean ) so they can be introduced to a few others etc. Just dont go scaring em off
Some "oldies" and some "newies" too. While I am meeting and greeting, I may direct some new people in the direction of some of you old people (if you know what I mean ) so they can be introduced to a few others etc. Just dont go scaring em off Casanova
Quote by redpantherman
WHOOWHOOOHOOOO!!!!
so looking fwd to this... but i'll probably end up being very shy n drunk in a corner somewhere :crazy:
as Robert1961 says 2 more sleeps to go :eeek:
redpantherman - we are all shy
:rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: BUT never get drunk :shock: ...lol......NAH - no worries you will be fine Casanova
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Am I allowed to get excited yet? lol
Yeah course ya can
Are you gonna start the How Many Sleeps thingy : :happy: :happy:
Only 4 sleeps to go!!!!! Wooo
Keeps checking his PMs for the details... (Sorry, I'm just excited!)
Is that it???? What about all the Emoticons you could have used!! (Can't seem to get mine to work just now - except the ones on this page
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