Peru Rocks Daily Journal

Peanut Butter Cuppy Cake:

Hi Lyn!
I know you are having a wonderful time. We will be following the daily updates and pictures. Hope to see you in one of them. All the family sends their love and prayers. Mom and Dad

October 8th, 2008 | 4:22 pm

Christine Alan:

James, Mike, Shannon, Cy, Nick, Alex, Damien, Stosh, Oli, Julie, Meghan, Tom, George, Aden, Peter & Matt, I miss you and love you all. You are all superstars! Carry me with you on your journey! You give me strength! I will be watching you every day. Lots of love, your friend forver, Christine Alan

October 8th, 2008 | 4:23 pm

Carolyn Sullivan:

Sending love & happy greetings from Union County NJ! Hope you are all doing fantastic. Miss you George, Kelly, Cherron, Pooh Bear and Armando.
Can’t wait to see my posts & pics as the days go on. Best of luck and lots of love,
Carolyn
XXooo

October 8th, 2008 | 4:56 pm

Kevin B.:

You guys rock!…Hope the trip is going well. Armando you didn’t twist an ankle, did you?

October 8th, 2008 | 5:48 pm

KarenS:

Tracey C rocks PERU!!!
U made it we’re so very proud of what you have done! Good luck & stay safe…..one step at a time YOU CAN DOOOOO IT!
AND Give Mike & Cy many snogs from us Jersey girls

October 8th, 2008 | 6:03 pm

Jordan Powers:

HI mom i can’t wait to see you and it wont let me see you.

October 8th, 2008 | 6:41 pm

Paddy Waloven:

Hi Nese,
The boys are doing alright, don’t worry. Be careful and have a great time.
Love,
Mom

October 8th, 2008 | 6:58 pm

Tiffany Cuban:

Julie and Vickie,

I am so proud of both of you! You have worked so hard for this and I am so blessed to have you as my sister and friend! Keep each other safe and know we are thinking about you guys every second of the way! We can’t wait to hear about your amazing journey!

Lots of love,
Tiffany

October 8th, 2008 | 7:06 pm

Julie Dimick:

Hey Tracey Callahan! I’m so proud of you! Call me when you get home! Want you to go to DD concert in Tulsa with me! MWAH!

October 8th, 2008 | 7:09 pm

Janice & Jim:

Hi Gary,

We’re so proud of you! Can’t wait to see your awesome pics! You have a lot of support and well-wishes here from NH, MA and FL. You take care! Love you bunches and bunches!

Jan, Jim, Spence & Waldo!!!

October 8th, 2008 | 7:09 pm

Alexis Cuban:

Aunt Julie and Miss Vickie,

Hi! I love you. I hope you have a great trip. Call us when you get back to Houston and Dallas.

xoxo,
Alexis

October 8th, 2008 | 7:14 pm

Susie(ALINEN):

trying to contact the hospital director to give solution to your permit.
Need the INC directors Telf.
Meantime relax!!!
will be in contact soon with news

October 8th, 2008 | 8:34 pm

Abbe! My Pixie love, I am so proud of you and miss you! HAVE FUN, MAKE MEMORIES, ROCK OUT and FIGHT CANCER!!!

I love you!!

October 8th, 2008 | 8:47 pm

RKR:

Abbe,
We are so proud of you. Have a great trip and take a bunch of pictures. We can not wait to see you at the race….what a jock!!! Biking in Peru one week and racing in N.C. the next. Take in the beauty. Fight Cancer!!! Love RKR

October 8th, 2008 | 10:15 pm

Ayla:

Hi Grandma Kate,
I was at Gabe’s birthday party and I got some winnie-the-pooh stuff, too bad you left a day early! I will save it for you (-;
BTW I got in trouble for hitting too many kids at daycare today!
Love Ayla

October 8th, 2008 | 10:40 pm

Jennifer Ibata:

Mercedes
I have just requested a prayer flag - power of prayer and the love, hope and strength to go with you.

What a great way to condition yourself for ski season….enjoy, wish I was there too.

YOU GO GIRL!

October 8th, 2008 | 10:46 pm

Lyn Nelson:

Hey Lyn,

Stay safe and have fun!! You and your fellow trekkers are in my thoughts.

Bon

October 8th, 2008 | 11:05 pm

Ariane MacDonald:

Dear Heather & JC,

We are thinking of you both and wishing you an unbelievable journey in Peru! Congratulations on Peru Rocks and the great work. We can’t wait to see you soon - hopefully at the Surf & Sand. Sending you much love, Ariane & Rich

October 9th, 2008 | 1:47 am

Heather:

Well, I’m off to bed, but not before checking in with all of you heroes!! Best wishes tomorrow, will check in again then. I couldn’t be prouder to call you my friend Foley! You rock! All of you rock!! God bless and good night!

October 9th, 2008 | 3:25 am

Bill King:

Hey I hope Lyn is on her best behavior. Hee Hee Really I hope your all doing well

October 9th, 2008 | 6:14 am

Jayne:

Hi Katrina!
I hope all is going well so far?….I’m sure your treks up and down Snowdon will come in use for you now :o) Good luck with the rest of the trek, looking forward to seeing all the great photos.
Take Care
Jayne x

October 9th, 2008 | 7:16 am

Katie Metcalf:

Hope you are having a fantastic time and enjoying the local culinary delicacy!
Get back soon as Team Pickles are missing you!
PS Don’t forget the fridge magnet otherwise Robinson will never let u live it down!
Thinking of you xxx
Tracey & all at G&T Bristol

October 9th, 2008 | 7:41 am

Bryan Arbut:

Peter & Julie,

You picked a great time to get away from it all! Hope you’re having a great time supporting such a great cause. Proud of you both!

Bryan

October 9th, 2008 | 7:50 am

Amanda Taylor:

Hi Katie!

Hope you arrived safely and are having a wonderful time. Am insanely jealous of you! I would much rather be halfway up a mountain right now.

Things here are fine, you have just missed Christine and Bailey who popped in to say hello. Bailey is getting BIG (and still eating loads of food).

Have a great trek, you can do it!

Love from

Amanda x

October 9th, 2008 | 7:53 am

Lara McCoy:

Katie Metcalfe

Hope you are coping with the trekking. My 33 year old friend Ruth has a grade 4 brain tumour and two three year old twin girls and a husband…Need I say more? Keep going for the people you are doing this for but also enjoy it.

Kind regards

Lara

October 9th, 2008 | 7:56 am

Katie Metcalf:

Katie,

All of Bristol is supporting you on this. Keep safe, warm & enjoy the view

October 9th, 2008 | 8:12 am

Carol P & Christine:

Darlin’!! We miss your singing - Carol P is trying to fill in but it aint happenin. Can’t mess with perfection. Miss you be safe and hope you are having a great time. Everyone here is very proud of you. Take care

October 9th, 2008 | 8:29 am

ben lampton:

Hi Julie,
Thanks much for sending this, I’ll be following the trek closely.

Egad, I guess you all saw the crash at last year’s site (Luklau, or something like that) which killed all but the pilot, some 19 people . You can be glad your plane diverted last year.

All is well in Georgia, some welcome rain the last two days. Our news will be boring next to yours, once again I know you will have the “time of your life” and make many close friends along the way to doing a lot of good raising money for cancer.

God bless, will keep in touch.

Your proud dad

October 9th, 2008 | 8:52 am

Stacy:

Julie,

I know you are having fun and I can not wait to have you back “Lucy”. Stay out of trouble up there as I am no where around to get you out of it..I know your not working out hard enough…so please do a few push ups at the end of the day to stay in shape.

Luv ya Ethal (Stacy)

October 9th, 2008 | 9:26 am

Sharlene Douthit:

Hi Aden,

Glad you made it safe!

I’m in CA for the week, but still keeping track of your journey.

The night you left, I got an email from my ex-BF, Barry. His dad, John Lancaster, was transported to Denver VA hospital for surgery. They found a lemon sized tumor in his throat (never a smoker) and they are running tests and then surgically removing as much as they can this week someime.

If you guys could keep him in your thoughts and prayers while you are trekking, that would be great.

Super nice man, who is pretty much alone, (outside of Barry) so it really means alot for you to think of him.

On a lighter note, I’m in CA all week for my real estate investment thing with Armando. Should be interesting!

Best of luck and will send you another note later in the week.

Have a blast!

Sharlene

October 9th, 2008 | 10:11 am

Ellie Davis:

Hey Julie & Peter***
You two definitely know how to rock it!
I only hope I can grow up to be as cool as you one day! Next time, you’ll certainly remember to pack your personal massage therapist, right?
Lots of love & light***
Ellie

October 9th, 2008 | 10:47 am

Caralyn Kelly:

Hi Mrs. Harrington,

This is a message from 1M. How are you doing? We are praying for you everyday. We hope you are doing well on your hike. We miss you. Have a great trip.

Love,
Jack and 1M

October 9th, 2008 | 10:48 am

Melissa Morgeson:

Vickie & Julie–

We are all thinking about you and how much fun you must be having!! Know that we are praying for you every day!! Vickie, don’t worry about a thing, everything is fine here!!

Love and prayers,
Melissa (and “Team Wise” at Sherry Ln!)

October 9th, 2008 | 11:23 am

Atilio Accinelli:

After months of planning finally it came true. It´s amazing what you guys are doing, I want to thank each and every one of you. Have a great hike, I´ll be waiting in Lima getting things ready for final concert.

October 9th, 2008 | 11:45 am

critch:

Hey, Mr Harper. Good luck with the trek. Keep playing that guitar to keep the spirits up in the tough times. Can’t wait to see you play at a venue slightly closer to me again.

October 9th, 2008 | 11:56 am

Jennifer Carr:

Alex-

Good luck with the hike. After Everest, this should be cake!

If you can, send out some inspiration to our friend, Seton Holt, who has been battling colon cancer for over a year. She was diagnosed within months of giving birth to her first child. She’s only 42 and is looking at lifelong treatment for this disease.

Anyway, see you when you get back! Can’t wait to see all the footage…

Love,
Jenn

October 9th, 2008 | 1:01 pm

Nese - Hope you had a good journey to Peru, and hope you’re ready for the start of the great trek tomorrow! Don’t get blisters, and watch out for Paddington Bears! (Oh, did you have Paddington Bear in the States? Maybe not). What’s new here in Leeds? The sun has been shining but its been cool. I had yet another job interview yesterday, in York. Hope I’ll finally have some good news to share soon. I have shoulder pain from typing up hundreds if not thousands of dates & venues to launch my Cheap Trick Tour date history online, but getting some good extra info from people! And I need to start packing this weekend for the trip to Oz for the CT/Def Lepp shows.

Anyway, have a fun trek. Enjoy Peru, enjoy the wonderful company, remember those in whose memory you are walking, don’t forget that music is life, and that YOU rock! And is there anyone in Peru that doesn’t love Nese yet? I look forward to reading the journal every day!

Hugs! Kim

P.S Good luck to ALL of you who are doing the trek for such a worthy cause, have a wonderful time, you all rock!

October 9th, 2008 | 1:38 pm

Ryan:

Darth Muffins

Best of luck to you and your conquest of Machu Picchu. Not sure though if your moonlighting gig at Disney will work out in the future. Maybe something like “Survivor Man vs. Pooh Man in the Alps” could be a possibility for you after this

May the force…and a jar of honey…be with you!!

October 9th, 2008 | 2:05 pm

Babs:

Dear Laine,
Sounds like you’re having a geat time.
Nothing exciting here except for everyone talking about you. My love to you and Jaimie. Be Safe - Love, Mom

October 9th, 2008 | 2:06 pm

Stacy Kaplowitz:

Laine,
Just finished a bag of m&m’s and thinking about how you are helping to save the world.
Love, S

October 9th, 2008 | 2:06 pm

Ann Yanez:

Damian~

Hope you find an old pooltable and a cold beer along your journey to relax by…Good Luck!!!

Ann

October 9th, 2008 | 2:34 pm

Peter Foley Jones:

Mike and Jules Peters

We are missing you Mummy and Daddy.We are very proud of what you are doing and can not wait to hear about your experiences.Nain and taid are looking after us and they also send their love and respect.

Your loving sons Dylan and Evan XXXXXXXX

October 9th, 2008 | 3:01 pm

Panu:

Drunk and disorderly:)) hahhah Hopes better morning!

October 9th, 2008 | 3:17 pm

Paddy Waloven:

Hi Nese,
Cooper got his meds today. He is not real crazy about his new diet. So now you don’t have to worry about him. Just have a rocking good time. I am so proud of you. Take care.
Love,
Mom

October 9th, 2008 | 3:42 pm

Todd Cohen:

Laine,
Can’t wait until you teach me how to make fire out of a twig and a piece of string! Don’t forget your head lamp… Todd

October 9th, 2008 | 5:10 pm

Brad & Diana:

Jaime, Heather, Jamie, Jonathan, & Laine,
Good luck tomorrow on the start of your wonderful journey. We are all thinking of you in Dallas. We wish we could be there. You guys rock!!!

L’shana tova,

Brad & Diana

October 9th, 2008 | 6:13 pm

Hi Lyn! God bless you and the whole group as you start up the trail tomorrow. I know you all must be very excited! I’m praying for good weather and your good health. I’m sure the scenery will be beautiful! I sent emails to family and friends to let them know about the wonderful PeruRocks.org site. Dad is very excited about seeing you in one of the pictures from yesterday. Love, Mom and Dad

October 9th, 2008 | 6:22 pm

Kay Leonard:

Vicki, I am not surprised you are doing this. Always helping others. My Mom and Grandfather died of colon cancer. I admire you so. Hope all of you have a very good trip. So many kind hearts. Love ya, Kay

October 9th, 2008 | 7:11 pm

Mari Linnman:

Dear Julie L
My life has turned into an ever ending changing of diapers, doing laundry and nursing/pumping……….Can’t wait for little man to grow a bit so I can get back out there and save a few kids again. Hope you are having a blast and please try to keep from gushing out your insides this time. It must be AMAZING……..
Love Mari

October 9th, 2008 | 7:49 pm

Stephanie Herrera:

Hi Nese,
Your far-flung never-met relatives are keeping track of you. My niece teaches Outdoor Ed. in California and is particularly interested in your trip. What a great time you must be having.
Steff
(I think I would be your second cousin but not really sure how that works).

October 9th, 2008 | 8:19 pm

Chris and Patty:

Go Laine! We’re thinking about you and hope you make it all the way! Think of Chili’s and you’ll get through it.

October 9th, 2008 | 9:04 pm

Jaime Cohen:

Jaime, Heather and Laine,

Me and Claire are so proud of all of you. You are such an inspiration to everyone at home….enjoy the climb!!! Love Baby Claire and Michael

October 9th, 2008 | 9:05 pm

armando sanchez:

hola se que estas bien pues dios esta contigo,aqui todos estamos siguiendo tu recorrido,no te aflijas ni desmayes y lucha hasta el final que tu puedes,un beso y cuidate mucho tu hermana negra,liudmila para todos muchas bendiciones,luzyamor

October 9th, 2008 | 9:08 pm

Shayli Alter:

Laine,

Thinking about you! Hope it is going well and you are having fun! You go girl!
Love you,
Shay

October 9th, 2008 | 9:12 pm

Marisa:

Hi Damien and fellow trekkers! I hope the trip is going well and that everyone is in good health. Good luck with the rest of the trip, it is truly inspiring what you are doing. Love you and miss you D -Maris

October 9th, 2008 | 10:26 pm

Robert Drew:

Michelle,

Get your but moving! Just kidding Best Wishes.

Bobby

October 9th, 2008 | 10:45 pm

slim jim phantom:

continued save travels, love, sjp

October 10th, 2008 | 12:32 am

Just call me 'D.':

Tracey C:
I am in awe of your incredible journey from a person who was ’stricken but determined’ to a Stage IV ’survivor’. Even when most in the medical community didn’t believe in you those of us who love you never doubted your resolve. Who knew it took nearly dying to learn about really living? Much love and RESPECT to you and all your friends on the mountain. -d.

October 10th, 2008 | 1:01 am

Nadine:

My beautiful husband Brien,
Thinking of you! we are with you every step of the way. I hope all that cross training when NCIS was on paid off! Play to the gods I am sure they are all Rockeros in spirit. Te amo XXoo

October 10th, 2008 | 2:08 am

Mike & Jules,
Wishing you all the best for the trek ahead. It’s a fantastic thing you’re all doing. We’re enjoying following your progress this end. Jules, you must be in complete melt-down now having heard everyone’s stories. We’ll be thinking of you on our Jellybeans date this afternoon. I’ll forward your apologies
Dylan did very well swimming on Wednesday. He managed to swim on his back in the deep end with only a “sausage” for support. Cangi on the other hand, was holding on to the instructor for dear life!
As you probably tell, all is well this end.
Take care & cariad mawr, Del, Berwyn & Boys xxxx

October 10th, 2008 | 3:01 am

Bob Jacobs:

Keep up the good work. Everest Rocks was awe-inspiring and very moving. I’m sure that this effort will equal it.

Cheers

Bob

October 10th, 2008 | 5:00 am

Armando and the UC crew:

To Armando, George, Cherron, Kelly, Ryan and Mayor Jim -

My best wishes to you all as you start the trek. As you take your journey, I’ll be thinking about the journey my Mom and I take everyday and the prayers that we say to make sure that there is a tomorrow, a next week, and god willing, a next year. Thank you for carrying my prayer flag for her. When you get to the top, I’ll be thinking of the daughter that you are helping in some remote village of Peru whose prayers you will answer when her mom’s life is saved by the equipment you funded. You all are heros to her and to me.

Have fun, be safe and thank you.

xoxo, Kay Elizabeth

PS. A, Come home soon - people miss you back in Hudson County!!!!

October 10th, 2008 | 5:29 am

Nese,

It’s Friday 10th and the trek begins! Looks like an amazing day ahead for you, though every day of your intinerary looks amazing! Hope it goes well and you have fun! Caught a glimpse of you on one of the photo’s so glad to see you made it there OK.

I’m writing early today as I’ve been persuaded to go out tonight. Going down to Maltby near Sheffield to see a guy called Martin Simpson, who is apparently rated one of the top acoustic & slide guitarists in the world! And you can’t beat great live music can you? So I’ll be enjoying music later whilst you’re enjoying the company of some wonderful musicians over there!

Hope you have a great first days trek, and best wishes to every single person with you!

Kim

October 10th, 2008 | 6:15 am

Kristen Weber:

Hey Shannon!
I am about to watch Day 8, but wanted to send a quick note to let you know that we are keeping track of you!!! The kids are into it too!
We will write again, but know you have support back in Michigan!
XOXO-
Kristen

October 10th, 2008 | 6:37 am

Lyn Nelson:

Lyn,

I’m going to the MN show tonight and in your honor, I will take the stairs rather than the escalator. I hope I don’t get too winded.
Bonnie

October 10th, 2008 | 7:41 am

KarenZ:

Lyn and all,
Keep up the good work!

October 10th, 2008 | 7:44 am

Andy:

Good luck Jules and Mike with the fundraising on the other side of the world, thanks for your support of our fundraiser back in North Wales. lets get together when you get back and continue to make a difference.

best wishes

Andy and Chris

October 10th, 2008 | 7:47 am

Patti Dalton:

Lyn,

Because you could, because you should because you dare….

I will see if I can get Ellis to dedicate a song for you this weekend, when I see him in concert!!

Good Luck..
Patti

October 10th, 2008 | 8:19 am

Emmit Garner:

Ryan:

Keep on trekking all the way. Hope everyone is well.

Semper Fi!

October 10th, 2008 | 8:21 am

armando sanchez:

hola mi hijo se que estas bien,y estoy muy orgullosa de ti,te quiere mucho tu madre,para todos ,bendiciones ,luz y amor

October 10th, 2008 | 8:26 am

Debbie Jacobsen:

Derrick,
I am thinking of you and how thankful I am of you. Take care of yourself. Stay healthy and safe. God Bless Ya.

Debbie

October 10th, 2008 | 9:10 am

Deborah and Eliana Salinas:

Lyn Nelson
Thanks for your emails. Today (Friday) must have been an awesome experience, with more to come! We’re looking forward to hearing all about it and seeing your pictures when you return. We’re praying for you and all the trekkers to have continuing strength, good health, exciting music and close fellowship along the trail. Love, Mom and Dad

October 10th, 2008 | 10:20 am

Stacy Kaplowitz:

LAINE!
I looked at some of the daily photos and it looks amazing!! You must be having the time of your life! I can’t wait to hear all about everything (When you come visit me in Austin, and you, me, and Fastball go get queso and beers)

I LOVE YOU!
Stacy

October 10th, 2008 | 11:27 am

Nerdy Girl:

Alex -

Hope you are having a great time and that your Prospect Park runs have you in good shape! Siggy’s closed for the week in your honor so there is nothing left of the neighborhood without you!

Safe travels!

October 10th, 2008 | 12:05 pm

Scott Rodder:

James -

You rock! Go tell it on the mountain, brother.

Travel safe.

- Scott

October 10th, 2008 | 12:17 pm

Ron Sussman:

Samantha and Jon,

Hope your having a great trip. Contact us when you can.

Dad

October 10th, 2008 | 12:29 pm

Jean Grimshaw:

Tom got his bag back! What a relief!
Shall think about you all, and have enjoyed the pix and film to date…
Love
Jean

October 10th, 2008 | 12:58 pm

Diana Weaver:

Hey Jules! It’s D. Just thinking about you and dying to hear about it all in person! You know I live my life vicariously through you! Hope all is well. Love you!!

October 10th, 2008 | 2:20 pm

Annie Lozada:

Annie Lozada,
You are beautiful inside and out & we are so proud of you! The world is blessed to have you, as you are a role model for all!! You may be a workhorse at home, but I hope you were able to hire a horse to work for you there! Happy Trails, Joan Webb

October 10th, 2008 | 2:51 pm

John G. Hofmann:

Alex,

Got news today that my sister (Alice Mello) has breast cancer. It seems that they have caught it early on but please have the crew send up a few prayers for her and her family and send some positive energy to her little corner of the world.

Thanks,

Hof

October 10th, 2008 | 3:22 pm

Sam & Andy:

Katrina & Jackie

Hey Cats!!
Hope you are having a great time and that climbing Snowdown three times was good preperation.

Thinking of, have a great time.

Love
Sam & Andy

October 10th, 2008 | 3:45 pm

Morris Weaver:

Julie Moore
You don’t know me but I am a friend of Carlene. Carlene speaks highly of you.
Have a safe and great trip. Perhaps our paths will cross one day. Earlier today I tried sending a message but received an error message.
Morris Weaver

October 10th, 2008 | 4:03 pm

amy chippendale:

Be safe! I love you!!!
See you soon
xoxox

October 10th, 2008 | 4:15 pm

Leanna:

Hi Oli,
Just to wish you lots of luck on your trek, thinking of you and sending you lots of love, take care,
Leanna XXXXX

October 10th, 2008 | 5:06 pm

Stacy Kaplowitz:

Laine,
How many miles have you gone so far?! Have you used your special-special from REI yet? I can’t WAIT to hear how thats working out!! Jo Pants sends her love - she can’t type now because I’m smelling her feet. Mwhahahahaha!
Love you!
S

October 10th, 2008 | 5:21 pm

Andy Blum:

Go Jaime!! You are amazing. Enjoy the incredible experience I am thinking of you.
Andy

October 10th, 2008 | 5:34 pm

Judi McCartney:

Hi George, Armando, Ryan, Kelly, Cherron and Jim and of course Mike and all the trekkers,
What an amazing thing you are all doing. Jarrett and I look at the pictures each day following your journey. He wants to climb now too! One day….I am sure he will. There’s a flag for Jarrett and my sister Patricia (Pros Office) who is fighting breast cancer along with Jarrett.And we could not ask for a better team to carry it. Be safe, be strong and enjoy.. My prayers are with you all.
Judi

October 10th, 2008 | 5:49 pm

Dearest Danny,
We hope that you are having a fabulous adventure!
We stayed home from school again today with our pesky health problems. Can’t wait to swap stories when you get home, though our stories will pale in comparison to yours. We love you.

October 10th, 2008 | 6:46 pm

Todd:

Mike et al,
I just finished watching the Everest documentary and am so proud of you and the entire crew for that feat and wish you and the rest of the Peru crew great success in the journey.

These treks are about love, hope and strength and symbolize all our journeys about finding out what it is really like to live. Carpe Diem!

Todd

October 10th, 2008 | 6:49 pm

Laine:

I looked at the pictures and you look like you are having a wonderful trip. It must a wonderful feeling to know that what you are doing is just a small step in helping others. I love you and am so proud of you.
Love Aunt Francie

October 10th, 2008 | 8:14 pm

Angie:

Aden and Serena,
HI! I can’t wait to see where you’ve been today. I hope your breaths up the big hill were filled with invigoration and you bring back some of the breath-taking-ness of Peru (only figuratively - I’m sure if you actually brought some rocks or something, it’d be illegal. Stay out of trouble please.)
I think Pearl Street misses you. I know I do.
Enjoy every step.
Big hugs, hope you can see lots of stars,
Angie

October 10th, 2008 | 8:23 pm

Angela:

Annnie Lozada
You rock! How’s the altitude? Not missing a thing here…Grumpy is grumpy!
San Jose beat Anaheim 4-1. Sorry…they knew you were’nt there to watch. Charles just got back from the same trek …sounds amazing! Did you get some leaves to chew on…heard it helps. LOL Love ya and miss ya! Angela

October 10th, 2008 | 9:06 pm

Karin Sullivan:

Dear Tracey: Hope all is going well on your trek! I’m sure you’re having the time of your life and I can’t wait to hear all about it.
Much love & best wishes for a safe journey - Karin
p.s. Saw a photo of you on the site - I’m digging your current haircolor, dollface! Hope to see you soon. xoxo

October 10th, 2008 | 9:22 pm

Janet and Robert:

Heather and Jaime,
We are tracking you every step of the way (surprise surprise) and missing you as well but know that what you are doing is worth all the missing in the world.
WE love you
Mom and Dad

October 10th, 2008 | 10:39 pm

Janet and Robert:

Heather, Jaime, Jamie, Lanie, Jonathan and Sam,
So glad that you are all together, doing what you do best. By the pictures we saw jon, it looks like you cut your hair for the trip!!!! Jaime I can now picture where you were the few times I got to talk to you before you left for the mountains.
Jamie, by the amount of pictures I saw of you I feel like we are back at the Ivy!!
Heather, you are there, arn’t you?? Waiting to see you posted.
Tomorrow we will get to the sentimental
stuff, but for right now just glad I got this far.
Love,
J

October 10th, 2008 | 10:53 pm

Exposure Music Deano:

Kat & Co n Mike n Crew good on ya for climbing another mountain, and reaching another spiritual place, sending another message to the world about Love / Hope / Strength, whsch we were there with you, LHS Deano UK

So then are you a Lama Farma or an Al Packa Tracka

October 11th, 2008 | 4:44 am

Esther Klein:

Laine, We’ve been watching the videos and daily photos. I can’t tell you how proud we are of you. The scenery looks so amazing. Take a trillion photos…and the rocks!! Hope your M&M’s are keeping you strong. Enjoy every moment. We love you! Kisses, Esther and Stu

October 11th, 2008 | 6:15 am

Jack, Magoo, Snoop, Jamie-:

Nese,

Day 1 is under your belt, and as I write, you should be preparing to get the day 2 trek under way. Looks to be a gruelling one, hope you and everyone make it fine, and hope you see more amazing sights en-route. I haven’t been able to see the podcasts but have viewed the photo’s daily, and cool to see some images from yesterday that I’d seen recently on TV here. Peru looks amazing, in terms of the people, the towns, the architecture, the ruins and the mountains. Can’t wait to see more as the trek progresses.

Fun night last night near Sheffield - Martin Simpson is an amazing acoustic folk guitarist, I wish I had 1% of of his talent. I really envy anyone who has musical ability, there’s not many things better than the talent to create music.

Have a great trekking day!
Kim

October 11th, 2008 | 7:35 am

MIMI AND JEREMY:

Hi Cy!
Lots of love to you from us. With you in spirit and strength always.Special and precious
Biz XXX

October 11th, 2008 | 7:53 am

Lisa & Paul:

Hey Merce,
From that smile on your face, all would appear that things are well. You are all amazing people. Continue to enjoy an
incredible journey. Rock on sister friend!!!
XOX

October 11th, 2008 | 8:06 am

Michele:

Hi Jules,
Following the trek, loving the pics. Wishing you all LUCK. X

October 11th, 2008 | 8:41 am

Mommy-

(Charlie+) We can’t wait for you to come back, Climb up to Machu Pichu We miss you alot.

(Jack+) Daddy is awesome

(Snoop+) I love you 6 million

(Jamie+) gurgle gurgle

(Daddy+) Pics are amazing…Hope you are having fun kickin it old school. Phillies look great and might actually go to the world series. October is as good a time as any to lose to the Red Sox.

All your boys are really proud of what you Bump Shannon and the rest of the LHS’ers are doing. One question…Does “Rescue Me” sound as good in Peru as it does at 4 am at the Drift???

Be safe and come home soon. We miss you and love you very much.

The Boys

October 11th, 2008 | 8:47 am

ben lampton:

Dear Julie,
Before I was able to even see that picture close up, I knew it had to be you making friends with the children. I bet it made both of you happy. I also liked the picture of you there a couple of days ago.

Still warm in the south here, will be quite windy today. Am taking folks to ball game in Athens and will get a (low altitude) hike of my own to forage for food.

Hope all is well with you and that you don’t get on the sick list for any reason

Love,
dad

October 11th, 2008 | 8:53 am

Mary Lynn:

Hey UC Crew,
Just wanted to send you all a shout out. The UC Trekking Crew Rocks! What an incredible way to make change. Wishing you all a safe and enjoyable remainder of your trip.

October 11th, 2008 | 9:53 am

Jaime Cohen:

Jaimers,

we miss you soo much. claire is doing great. She has been walking around the house pointing to the door saying mamamamama. She also keeps barking like a dog. She is very gifted. Hope you are enjoying the trip, although we can potty train you with Claire when you get back!!!! Love Michael

October 11th, 2008 | 10:15 am

Scott McNeice:

Shannon and the entire crew, looks like today was a hard day and as they say it is all down hill form here. Looks AWESOME! Hope you are enjoying.

October 11th, 2008 | 10:31 am

Peggy & Emmit Garner:

Hi Ryan!
Awesome pictures.
Thanks for the Jonny L sign that arrived on Thursday - the new neighbors have multiple signs up for the enemy camp which give me indigestion daily.
Speaking of which, hope you are feeling good…..
The extended home team sends their best - Mihaliks, Mauldins, Briggs. It seems multiple people here know some people with you there. Union county is a warm and fuzzy place!
Miss your face and thinking of you all day.
Love Mom and Pop

October 11th, 2008 | 10:32 am

susan slionski:

hi stash, hope your having an awsome time!!All is well in sunny Cali…Simon is amazing, what a doll, such a gentle and loving spirit!!Its gonna be so hard to leave him, I love him so….Hope all is well with you! stay safe and be carefull, dont do anything to dangerous!!!Missed seeing you but Simon is making up for that,ha ha…Talk to you when you return, I love you. your very proud mom…xoxoxoxo

October 11th, 2008 | 10:42 am

Daryl Nowinski:

Hey Merc,
Printed the picture of you & your new borracha friends & took it to your parents. Your Mom said she’s going to frame it. She was real happy to see you’re having a good time. They said to tell you they love you & miss you. Everything’s okay on the home front. Phillies are up 2 games against the Dodgers. Still can’t believe the Cubs couldn’t win a game. Anyway, take care & hang in there. Hi from Spooky & Cisco.
Love ya, Daryl

October 11th, 2008 | 10:44 am

susan slionski:

the pictures are awsome!!!!

October 11th, 2008 | 10:45 am

davey,nic,kj & sammy:

Hiya Spikers and Jules… Wow!!! We are following your progess, looks like another amazing journey and once again u r doing us all proud. Saw Dylan this morning at Tic he is fine. We are both out tonight davey out with mod, nic girley nite looking forward to a budvar with the gang all together - is the beer out there over 5%!!!!! Looking forward to having you home. Bring on the Guerilla tactics gigs. Love 2u both xxxxxxx

October 11th, 2008 | 11:01 am

Katherine:

Shannon and James,
Just to thank you for being right there doing exactly what you are doing and giving a peruvian a chance to survive.
I feel very lucky I’ve met you.
Please take care and enjoy every single minute!

October 11th, 2008 | 11:18 am

Emily S.:

Gary Noel!

Your pictures look AMAZING! What an amazing experience. I hope you are still having fun and that the whole team is having an amazing time. Keep up the great work.

Much love,
-Em
xoxo

October 11th, 2008 | 11:19 am

Chris Devanney(CDD Promotions):

Hola Cariads!! (Mike & Jules)
The website’s fantastic. Feel like I’m there with you! The pictures are great. All’s well here. We’ve had a day filled with TIC, nofio and a visit to Chez Nelson. Speaking of TIC, Trevor said you’d been in touch from Peru. I did have a giggle at that The next production has been announced……..Paddington Bear. And there’s me thinking you went over there in the name of LHS!!
Oli is featured today in the international press. He’s in the Daily Post “taste test” (my kind of story). I’ll close now and make room for some sensible messages. Lota & lots of love, Auntie Del xx

October 11th, 2008 | 11:24 am

Nana P:

Mandy Sanchez,

We’re so proud of your commitment to this. YOu and everyone are doing great. Have fun and be safe.

October 11th, 2008 | 11:42 am

Stacy:

Laine!!!

Heeeellllooooo. (AF voice) The pictures and videos are awesome! Any chance you ran into Todd Oris over there? You know, always looking. T and I are just cleaning and running errands this weekend. Boo. But tomorrow we are going out to a fancy dinner for our anniversary - I may even wash my hair!

We miss you. Love, Klayna

October 11th, 2008 | 11:45 am

George, and all great trekkers,
Keep going strong!! Every breath you take, Every Step you make , we’ll all be watching you Thanks to LHS website and production crew , we all feel we are there with you.
You all represent the world that is suffering from the disease. Recently my very best friend lost his mother from cancer. She was like a second mother to me, when I went to visit her she was in very bad shape. She asked me how I was doing in life with promoting concerts etc. I said I love it. She smiled and said I am glad to se you happy. When I left her I gave her a hug and kiss. Couple days later she passed away. Everyone has someone close to them, that has this disease. What all of you are doing is awesome. keep going strong! You Are the TRUE LEaders of the World!! Mike Keep strumming that guitar for everyone in the world!
George, Dad Said “Hang in Close to the mountain”
GOD BLESS YOU ALL! One day I will join you all on This Amazing Journey That You all Take every year.
Love Hope& Strength to all,
Chris

October 11th, 2008 | 11:59 am

Joel:

Laine,
My long lost sister in law! I kinds thought you were joking about going on this trip. Unbelievable! I love you and miss you and I promise to be better about staying in touch. Go figure, you have to leave the country o hear from me. Have fun, and I can’t wait to see you!
Joel

October 11th, 2008 | 1:06 pm

Tom Kenny:

Alex and Damien (you Crazy Feckers)
Hope all is well on your adventures and you have been kidnapped by a tribe of Feamle Locals on the way up that Mountain.
good Luck and take care
tom Kenny

October 11th, 2008 | 1:29 pm

Paula(bear):

Hey Harper! Look away now to avoid footie scores…

Your lot annihilated the Borat 11, 5-1. Rooney *blech* got a hat trick (I think) and Stevie G phoned it in. Scotland had an okay-ish nil-all draw with Norway, but we now have the best striker in the world, cos you need mad skillz to miss the OPEN NET SITTER that he did. Worth waiting for the footage of that one!

At least the Sox won game 1 of the AL series, that’s all I can say

Hope all the ‘onwards and upwards’ is going really well, am watching the podcasts raptly every morning but I’m looking forward to the stories on the next tour too… hugs, Px

October 11th, 2008 | 1:31 pm

Sue Sadkowski:

Hey Merc ! Wow it sure is beautiful there. I can’t wait to see your pictures. We are having a beautiful weekend here. Nice sunny weather . Sandy and the Kids say Hello and wish you the best. Take care , travel safe … Sue

October 11th, 2008 | 1:39 pm

Paul:

Mr Harper - Wayne Rooney scored two late goals as England overcame a spirited Kazakhstan side in the World Cup qualifier 5 - 1 .Funny how I think of Harper following England qualifiers, remember the Chattery Swansea, 1 hour late and blamed the footy, at least you had the scores, just returning the favour. Be Lucky

October 11th, 2008 | 1:55 pm

tetia:

hi james and all of u amazing souls - please say a special prayer for the family of little 7 year old chloe - she bravely fought the fight for over a year but the stinkin cancer just became too much!! she died thursday night…no more pain for her little body though and we have another angel watching over us with the biggest brightest beaming smile ever!!! so now her prayer flag is in memory of the beautiful light she shared with so many through her struggle and as u all remember her she will be watching over your journey!! lovehopestrength always - luvuall - tetia

October 11th, 2008 | 1:57 pm

Jenny Guicheteau:

Molly, Shannon and Erin,
I hope you are all doing and feeling well! You are all in my thoughts and prayers every day!! Keep up the good work!! Mol,I miss you!
LOVE,
Jenny
xoxo

October 11th, 2008 | 1:59 pm

Hi Lyn!
We loved the pictures and journal entry for yesterday onthewebsie. What an exciting time you are having! All of you must be exhausted from today’s climb, so you should be able to get a good nite’s sleep tonite. I hope the weather is staying dry on the mountain. Connie and Lee arrive home from their Bermuda cruise tomorrow AM. Keep up the good work trekkers. Just remember, inch by inch, everything’s a cinch. Our love, thoughts and prayers are following you daily. Mom and Dad

October 11th, 2008 | 2:13 pm

Jaime Cohen:

Hello Jaime,
So, I just got back from David and Joanna’s house to watch the Texas/OU game. It was great, all of the dads were in the media room and ME and the Moms were with the kids in the living room. I love playgroup!!!! I think i might quit my job and do this full time. Love you and miss you a lot. Michael (and Claire who is napping now)

October 11th, 2008 | 3:02 pm

Jamie Vannoy:

For Tracey Callahan.

Hey Sweetness!!!! Hope you’re having a great time up there and enjoying the views! I’m looking through the pictures posted on the site and wishing I was up there with you! Pace yourself and enjoy the good company up there! I love ya, Sweets, and GET YON BUTT UP MOUNTAIN!!!!

Jamie

October 11th, 2008 | 3:31 pm

talma liberman-slionski:

hi all and SHBAT SHALOM
Stash we miss u !! i cant wait 4 u 2 see Simon’s eating with a spoon; the face’s he makes… to eat him!!! hes all over it hope ur worm and enjoying every second
we love u

October 11th, 2008 | 4:08 pm

Michael Murray:

Michelle,

You ROCK! What an amazing adventure you’re on and for such a worthy cause. I’m proud of you and looking forward to following along.

Much love from Boulder,

- Michael

October 11th, 2008 | 6:05 pm

Loren. Bev, and Jim:

The TIGERS won 3-1. I know it was because I wore my “GO TIGER’ bracelet
Loren made for me. Beautiful day.

Lexie won too–don’t know her score.

Love and Kisses to you. Must run to
Target.

October 11th, 2008 | 6:29 pm

Mary Ellen Landolfi:

Hi Lyn,
Hope you’re having an awesome adventure. Can’t wait to here all about your trip. Kudos to ALL of the trekkers - wishing all of you well.
Mary Ellen, Nick, Samantha, Nicholas and Michael

October 11th, 2008 | 6:55 pm

Bob and Patti:

Jon, Sam, Jaime and Heather
Hope all went well on your difficult day. We are following your journey, wish you well, and as Jon should know– thinking about you all constantly!! It is a fabulous adventure you are on and one that is extremely worthwhile. Wish we were there to share it with you. Take care and lots of love.
Patti and Bob

October 11th, 2008 | 7:26 pm

Bob and Patti:

Jonathan
Thought you might be interested…. Sox won the first game 2-0. It was a tough win and close to the end. Papplebaum saved it in the last inning.
Love you and miss you
Mom and Dad

October 11th, 2008 | 7:30 pm

Janice & Jim:

Hey Gary!

Aunt Conni Bernier has been watching your progress. She tried to send and e-mail to you but it didn’t go through. She sends her best wishes and is also so very proud of you!

I called Mom and Dad and told them I’d print out pictures of your journey and the daily journal entrries. They were so excited, and again, proud of you like the rest of us!!!

You know how much Jim and I appreciate and love to visit the ancient ruins in Mexico (what, 10 + trips?). What an accomplishment to go to Peru. We’ll never see it in our lifetime, but can’t wait to experience it through your breathtaking photography!!!

I wish you a continued, safe, fun, AWESOME adventure and experience of a lifetime!!

Much Love,
Jan, Jim, Spence and Waldo

October 11th, 2008 | 8:52 pm

Scott Adam-Smith:

Dear dad,

I miss you alot.I am back from camp and I’m getting on well.On Saturday mum got us a new BOPIT.

Love Scott

October 11th, 2008 | 9:32 pm

Stephanie Herrera:

Hi Nese,
Your Mom told me you are taking a prayer flag for my daughter-in-law who died from breast cancer when she was 32, 5 years ago. I let her Mom know about it, we all think that is such a nice thing for you to do.
I hope you are enjoying the gorgeous scenery as much as I am enjoying the photos.
Steff

October 11th, 2008 | 10:16 pm

DanielAdam-Smith:

Dear Dadda you are the best daddy in the WORLD i am being really good for mum and i do miss you lots
Love Boofy XXXXXXXoooooooo

October 11th, 2008 | 10:48 pm

Kris Adam-Smith:

Hi Matt
In case you don’t know what a bopit is it is a game!!!
Lovely sunny weekend 25 degrees (celcius) everyone in the pool and I have my new red bikini on
PS your assets are trying to get a tan
Love to all
Kris

October 11th, 2008 | 10:50 pm

Mod:

Dear Spikers and Gill

Thinking of you, missing you and insistent that we have a night out when you get home!

Love Biffo xxx

October 12th, 2008 | 3:59 am

Mark Tinson:

Hey Brien & Narelle

I’ve been checking out the trek photos on-line. You guys are in a magic part of the world. Keep on rocking, and don’t you eat that yellow snow.

Don’t worry about us here at home - we’ll be starting back at work tomorrow, paying taxes and keeping the country running.

Cheers, Tinno and Julie

October 12th, 2008 | 4:13 am

Fuzzy:

No Guitars allowed!

Hope you guys managed to sneak a couple of ukuleles in under yer jumpers.

Thanks again for the beautiful thing you are doing, bringing joy, happiness and compassion.

Beautiful moment Harpic with “Crazy Boy” may we hear his laughter for many years to come.

Slanche va

October 12th, 2008 | 4:41 am

Bill King:

Hope all is going well. I hope everyone there who was part of Mike’s acoustic set in the tent during The Union County Music Fest is having as much fun as we did that day.

October 12th, 2008 | 6:10 am

Wendy Swisher:

Hi Heather, Jaime, James, and Trekkers,

I am hopeful that you can all feel the Love Hope Strength and prayers from your loved ones as well as from your community. For example, my niece, Heather’s cousin, Savannah, has sent emails regarding your journey to her sixth grade classmates and those classmates have been sending out your website address to classmates in neighboring schools.

Those photos posted are wonderful; one of my favorites is the little girl with the llama.

God’s speed to you trekkers.

Love,
Mom

October 12th, 2008 | 9:14 am

Kerry Pakucko:

Merce,

Hey girl! As Sue said, the weather here has been fantabulous! It was nearly 80 Saturday. I went on a Ghost Tour last night… some haunted pubs around the city. I fully expected John Yore to jump out from behind a beer tap and start singing “Love Shack”! But then I realized that he’s probably up on the mountain with you, so belt out a few bars of “Love Shack” for him.

Keep on trekkin’

Kerry

October 12th, 2008 | 9:34 am

Peggy & Emmit Garner:

Hey Ry Ry -
I saw your face out there on the edge!
Emailed it to your brother who noted, “thats your son.” Needless to say I reminded him of his bungee jumping escapade in Mexico.
Happy trails! Love Mom and Dad

October 12th, 2008 | 9:49 am

the Susinos:

hiiiiii!been checkin in everyday cant wait 2 see u!<3 love the picture of u and the alpaca. can u bring 1 home 4 us? my friends family is very excited that ur bringing their dads name with u. stay safe. have fun! Miss u[: xoxoxoxo

October 12th, 2008 | 10:50 am

Hi Mike & Jules,
Hope the trek isn’t too gruelling. Not long to go now! Keep going. We’re all behind you!
The weather back home in Wales has been glorious today.
Rhodri was disappointed he only had Cangi to play with this morning as opposed to his second “brother” Dylan!
Look forward to hearing all about your experience on your return.
Cariad Mawr, Del xx

October 12th, 2008 | 12:17 pm

Jose:

Hey to Danny, Nese and the guys in Fastball!

I’ve been watching your progress on the website. It looks awesome. Hope you guys are surviving the Inca Trail. I expect to hear all about it when you return.
Take care and enjoy yourselves.

October 12th, 2008 | 12:47 pm

Laura Moeller:

Annie L,
Looks like you’re having an incredible adventure!! I’m sooo proud of you!! tomorrow Machu Picchu will be full of magic!! Annie, you are also full of magic, you are such an inspiration to me and to everyone around you, you know how to make life exciting and to enjoy every moment. Think of me when you touch the singing rock!!
Love you!!
Laura
PS Scotty is so excited about the tickets!! Thanks so much!!

October 12th, 2008 | 1:03 pm

Peggy & Emmit Garner:

Ryan -
Picture of you and Kelly Coyle front page of the Union section of Sunday Ledger. Great article for Kelly and for Love Hope Strength. Will save - of course.
Love Always, Mom and Pop

October 12th, 2008 | 1:03 pm

Babs:

Hi Lain, I’m in Cleveland now. I was greeted with Decaf Coffee. Hope everything is going well. Hope you are treking along and haven’t gotten by a snake in your butt(Janet was worried.
Keep having fun - Besos, the muther

October 12th, 2008 | 1:51 pm

armando sanchez:

armando sanchez……………………………hopo everything is going o.k. we miss you viole daisy

October 12th, 2008 | 2:36 pm

Carla:

Jim, Armando and George,
You guys are terrific! You are all showing amazing energy, spirit and determination. I really admire your guts! Rooting for you back home. Looking forward to hearing about the adventure.

Be well and be safe! Carla

October 12th, 2008 | 3:45 pm

Terrell & Kohl:

Annie Lozada
Did you ride a pack mule? - Kohl
Did you ride 2 pack mules? - Terrell
We hope you are having fun and can’t wait to hear all the stories when you come home. We’re off to Taiko.Love you!
Keep on trekkin’, Terrell, Kohl & Joan

October 12th, 2008 | 4:08 pm

Debbie:

Vickie Sue, God bless each and everyone of you as you make your climb. Everyone here says “hi” and our prayers are with you. And Levi and Bella wanted you to know aunt Vickie that they are little Ms. August and Mr. September in the calender for 2009. Be safe and we will talk soon. Debbie and Family.

October 12th, 2008 | 4:11 pm

Mala Chapple:

Hi Alex,

Watched the podcasts and have just a few notes for you…..kidding! Videos, photos, stories are all incredible. What was with that crazy bus?
Congrats on all you are accomplishing and best of luck on the rest of your journey.
Be safe & have fun,
Mala

October 12th, 2008 | 4:24 pm

Gary Noel:

Gary…Saw your photo with a friend and you look so happy. We know that you are having the time of your life. We look forward to seeing some of the photography on your site. Have a great time. We will be visiting with your mom and dad in FL when we arrive at our home at the end of October. In the meantime, remember that we love you and are so proud of your achievements.

Aunt Conni and Uncle Ed B

October 12th, 2008 | 5:41 pm

Pat & Al Baril:

Ilan, What a wonderful anniversary present your calls were!! Thank you So Much! We are so proud of you and the group, and so appreciative of what you’re doing!Say a prayer and “put a rock on the cairn” as Papa used to do.

October 12th, 2008 | 8:29 pm

Alan Robinson:

Greetings Peru Rocks Gang!

Ok, you have been hiking hard for the past few day’s and are now on the verge of reaching the summit of Macchu Pichu, How exciting!
I hope that all is well amongst the Trekker’s and that somehow, someway, magical instruments mysteriously appeared. One more little thing before I go…we are experiencing a full moon over the next few nights here in California…I’m not an astromoner, but I’m guessing on a full moon down there also?…what incredible timing! So before you leave early this morning someone with inet access needs to download “Full Moon at Macchu Pichu” from the Dances For The New Milenium Album by the Ancient Brotherhood.
Just today I learned of a fellow firefighter who has been diagnosed with a brain tumor, this was on the heels of a bone marrow registry that was conducted yesterday at our headquarters. There are many reasons for you being there, another story to tell…thanks so very much for your selfless devotion to a greater cause

Alan from California

October 12th, 2008 | 9:27 pm

Eric & Nancy:

Hey Ryan, We wanted to wish you the best of luck. We hope all is going well down there! We’ll DVR 90210 for ya!.

October 12th, 2008 | 9:40 pm

Armando Sanchez:

YO BRO!

I MISS YOU!!!! i hope the trip is going well!!! the mothers have been giving me updates on your trip and it sounds amazing…get home safe. LOVE YOU!!!

–mima

ps…of course the picture they have up of you, you have a glass of wine in your hand….arent you supposed to stay hydrated and be drinking lots and lots of water?

October 12th, 2008 | 10:09 pm

Marianne Willis:

Shannon W.
Hope you are enjoying every minute of this amazing experience!! We LOVE you and are keeping you in our prayers! Can’t wait to hear all about your journey!
Love, Marianne, Greg, Peyton, and Nathan

October 12th, 2008 | 10:57 pm

Dana:

Tracey - Hope you are doing well. Can’t wait to rock the next DD concert with you.

Dana

October 12th, 2008 | 11:02 pm

Amanda Taylor:

Hello Miss Metcalf!

Am following your adventures via your online journal, have only managed to find one pic of you so far though! Maybe I am not looking hard enough or are you being camera shy?

Hope you are having a great time, can’t wait to hea all about it.

Amanda x

October 13th, 2008 | 4:53 am

Lyn:

Hi Jules and Mike
Hope all is well and you are having a great time!!! We had a lovely afternoon with kids on Fri but you were missed!! really looking forward to you coming back and telling us all your tales!! Bet the scenery is breathtaking but its probably very hard work!! Lots of admiration for all of you on your journey!! Sending you lots of love and hugs and see you real soon!!
Lyn, Dave, Will, Stella and Harry!!
xxxxx

October 13th, 2008 | 4:56 am

Shelley:

Hey Tracey! Hope you are doing well on your trek. Take that, cancer!

Love,
Shelley

October 13th, 2008 | 5:49 am

Lulu:

Jules
Hi matey! Hope you’re having a wonderful time! Missing you loads and can’t wait to hear all about it. Step wasn’t the same without you this morning MPO has been very busy but all is fine.
Love you lots,
Lulu
ps Have a think about Thomas Land next week…
pps Miranda has been eating too many pies

October 13th, 2008 | 6:26 am

Julain:

Hey Nese!
Went to the Pete Best show this weekend. Pete sends his love. Got you an autographed CD. Hope all you guys are having the time of your life…CHEERS!
xoxoxo
Julian
Houston TX

October 13th, 2008 | 9:33 am

Bill:

Hey Michelle,

Hope the trip is everything you dreamed of and more…………Trek on!!!!!!!!
Can’t wait to hear all about it.

Take Care
Bill(sometimes you have trouble with the name)ha

October 13th, 2008 | 10:02 am

Megan:

HEY Cherron and Kelly,

Hope you are having a fantastic time and seeing lots of great things! Love you and miss you!

LOVE MEGAN
PS- Cherron get in some pictures would ya?!?!

October 13th, 2008 | 10:35 am

Don:

In today’s Philadelphia Inquirer:
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/health_science/weekly/20081013_Going_extra_miles_for_cancer_aid.html

October 13th, 2008 | 10:51 am

Lisa & Paul:

Merce,
Both your boys were over last night for dinner and a fire. There was a full moon that lit up the sky. It was beautiful. I can only imagine how beautiful it will be at Macchu Pichu. Our thoughts are with you, as well as all the other trekkers. Hopefully a few of those guitars were “smuggled” in!
XOX

October 13th, 2008 | 11:12 am

Silvia+Cate:

Ciao Fabio,
speriamo che il tuo viaggio trekking stia andando bene, qua ti pensiamo e curiosiamo il sito invidiandoti!!!
Goditela finchè puoi…ti aspettiamo al tuo ritorno…oggi 2,58 ma abb fatto ben di peggio:-)
Baci da tutti i colleghi!

October 13th, 2008 | 11:34 am

Susie & Michael Way:

We are CEL-A-BRATING !!!!
What good news from Deborah this morning!
The views are awesome just on the screen.
We can’t imagine how great it must be to actually see all this!
Peace be with you & yours!
Michael & Susie

October 13th, 2008 | 2:47 pm

To Stash:

Stash,

Looking for G-Raid Mini’s that aren’t at Amber. Don’t know how else to reach you.

Get in touch when you can. Important

weinstein

October 13th, 2008 | 2:57 pm

tom kenny:

Alex
lots of folks asking about you and hoping you are doing well..
Its along way from Harlem
take care
tom

October 13th, 2008 | 3:05 pm

Jennifer Moore:

Hi Vickie!

Just wanted you to know that I’m thinking of you and praying for you all on this amazing journey! I can’t wait to hear all about it when you return.

Much love,
Jennifer

October 13th, 2008 | 3:07 pm

Grandma & Grandpa Harmon:

Nese,

I hope you and everyone have made it through the past two gruelling trek days OK, and you weren’t one of those to have a close encounter with a tarantula!

Today you reach Machu Picchu! I’m sure you’ll have seen some memorable sights on the trek so far, but I hope Machu Picchu is the AWESOME experience everyone says it is. Congratulations to you and everyone for making it there! Enjoy your time at one of the true wonders of the world!

Rock on!
Kim

October 13th, 2008 | 4:17 pm

Dear Shannon W.,
Hope all is going WELL and that you are enjoying your great adventure. You are always in our Prayers. Our love always, Grandma & Grandpa

October 13th, 2008 | 4:20 pm

Beth Beguerie:

Hi Auntie Lyn, we are praying for you and can’t wait until you come back! Aaron and Amanda (and I)of course miss you! Aaron always asks for you. Your parents are here for supper today!!
Love you! Beth and family

October 13th, 2008 | 4:46 pm

Laura Moeller:

Hi Annie L,
Hope today was wonderful, thinking about you a lot, I love the pictures and stories of the trip, sounds like it’s a pretty incredible group!!! It’s really windy here today, I think Villa Park is in a wind tunnel! They brought in 2 zebra foals to the barn today, can’t wait for you to see them, Sadie is entranced!! How was the moon over the ruins?? It must have been so beautiful!! Have so much fun!!
Love ya!!
Laura

October 13th, 2008 | 5:49 pm

Aimee Levin:

Hi guys… hope you are having a blast… and taking lots of pictures.You’re trip made the newspaper (The Inquier) in Philadelphia. Granny is flipping out!!! She sends her love and will “attempt” to email you. Stay safe we all send our love. Mom P.S. Stan wants to know how the Scuba diving is!!!

October 13th, 2008 | 5:54 pm

Vicki Buchanan:

Hello Shmoopie! Piglet misses her Pooh Bear. (awww so sickly sweet!) The girls and I are doing alright but can’t wait to see you! (Have you been getting these msgs?)
love,
Vickikins

October 13th, 2008 | 5:57 pm

Nina:

Hi Mandy,
Hope you are doing Great!
Pictures Are AWSOME. Peru looks pretty cool!
Love Nina
XOXOXOXOXOX

October 13th, 2008 | 7:11 pm

Laine Kaplowitz:

Laine–I’m so proud of you. You’re doing a great thing. I hope to hell you’re wearing deodorant–for all the other trekkers sake. Have some guinnea pig for me! Thinking of you every day.

Love and hugs,
Wendy and Joey McIntyre (ha ha ha)

October 13th, 2008 | 7:37 pm

AM & UM:

Alex,

Amazing pictures, great job. Stay safe.

October 13th, 2008 | 8:15 pm