I woke early this morning. I seem to be waking at my usual Australian time of 5.00am regardless of the change in time zone and the previous day’s activities. It was a hot night in my room and I had trouble keeping the window open but I was fortunate enough to have a bench top fan. Only problem was it…
After spending most of the previous day travelling from Madrid to Sarria, we arrived in Sarria relieved to get off the road and excited about the following day, our first steps on the Camino! This would be my first time a team leader for Inspired Adventures after having completed three other fundraising treks as a participant to the Great Wall…
It’s the eve of the 29th anniversary of the worst day of my life as a new mother. It was on 20th June 1987, I received a phone call at 4.30am in the morning…it was dark and I knew in my heart that it wasn’t going to be good news. The doctor said “You’d better get to the hospital as…
It was only a few months ago that I wrote a letter to my unborn grandchild… seems so long ago now. So much has happened since then. It’s a weird experience, there’s no denying it. One day you’re a mother, as you’ve been for the past 27 years and the next, you’re welcoming into the world, the offspring of your…
Leaving a positive impact on a community is by far, one of my favourite things to do. I’ve fundraised and volunteered in my own community for many years and have always gained a great deal of satisfaction and perspective from it. One of my other favourite things to do, is to travel…and not just the regular kind, but to travel with…
It’s December 2015 and it’s only weeks away now before I get to meet you… For now, you’re safely cocooned in your Mumma’s belly. You’re hearing the sound of her voice and your Dad’s, constantly. You’re feeling the vibrations of the outside world through your loving parents. The sound of their voices, the energy of their everyday life is preparing you for…
It’s the final day of our amazing trek and we are all awake at 3.30am. It’s pitch black and the porters are already busily preparing to make us breakfast before they make the trek down the mountain to Aguas Calientes to catch the 5.30am train back to Cusco. If they miss it.. they’re walking. It’s the only one they can…
After reaching Dead Woman’s Pass at 4,215m above sea level and the very long trek down the other side on the previous day, I have to say I slept like a baby that night… Quite unusual for a light sleeper like myself, but I certainly wasn’t complaining. I awoke on day 3 feeling energised, although the calves were a little…
The day starts early with a wake up call from our guides and room service at our tent doors! Buenos Dias! Would you like a cup of tea? How do you top that in one of the most beautiful parts of the world? I’ve been awake for a while… the sound of donkeys, roosters and dogs (and the sound of Ian…
It’s a 6.00am start at the hotel in Cusco. I’ve managed to pack my bag with the correct weight (well a tiny bit over..) and filled my day pack with the essentials such as water, snacks, camera, first aid kit, poncho and jacket. We were collected by our guide Paul Enriquez and as usual, we’re standing on the footpath of…
Faithfull Living 