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Pre inca trail
Hi all,
Yeah wifi hasn't been too hot the last couple of days, but we have been in the Amazon jungle, so what did I expect!
We're here now in ollantaytambo the night before the start of the inca trail. The altitude seems to be ok, none of us are suffering any ill effects...so far, fingers crossed for 4200 metres folks!
Sorry it's brief, but bedtime beckons!
Xxx J
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La vieille montagne
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