Michelle Cairns
Inca Trail Trek, Peru
Name: Michelle Cairns
Age: 23
Which challenge?
Inca Trail Trek, 2005
Best memory from the trip?
Arriving at the 'Sun Gate' overlooking the ruins of Machu Picchu. Everyone in the group (strangers only a week ago) was hugging each other, a few with tears in their eyes, partly relieved we had finally made it and partly in awe of the view below.
Are you planning to meet up with fellow trekkers?
I am meeting up with the woman I shared a tent with in a few weeks. Otherwise there is a reunion already booked next month.
Any lows?
Didn't even get a blister (think I was extremely lucky!)
Would you do it again?
Tomorrow!
Advice/Comments for other trekkers:
Take your time! Spend time with the stars and get up early on the last morning for the sunrise.
