Begging bowl out guys

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The daughter of a friend of mine did the MP Trek - or at least a 7 day one - year before last as a sort of "gap month" before going to Uni. She was (needless to say) "considerably younger than yow" but found it tough so the more altitude training you can get done the better. Eat lots of coca leaves (honestly) as it reduces the impact of altitude sickness. Its a bit like chewing tobacco but you dont spit out the liquid, rather swallow it!

Good advice I should think...rather you than me. I'll stick to the Derbyshire Dales. Tbh, I'm not sure how 'one' does a blog but some feed back as to how you're getting on when and if ever possible would keep us all interested.

You don't have to do the backpacking bit as well do you...carrying your own tent and bedding? I'm all for a long walk in a beautiful location but I do need the instant gratification of somewhere decent to stay at night.