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Hot Metal Mama - Teresa Thompson

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Theresa ThompsonTheresa ThompsonTeresa Thompson, Hot Metal Mama, is a passionate metal artist. But she's also passionate about travel. Last year she traveled to Peru for a hiking holiday with 3 of her friends. She'd never been to Peru before, but that didn't stop her. Wanna know how she did it?


Peru Hike - Part 7

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PeruPeruI think, in hindsight, the wonderful things were moments that are like snapshots in my head.  Standing on the top of Machu Picchu, realizing that I was actually there. That I had hiked 26 miles to do it.


Peru Hike - Part 6

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Hiking in PeruHiking in PeruThe water was somewhat of a challenge. All the guidebooks warn of catastrophic disaster if you drink Peruvian water, ice, unwashed vegetables, vegetables washed...

Peru Hike - Part 5

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Peruvian SmilesPeruvian SmilesThe hike was a total of 26 miles, two 14,000-ft mountain passes, and a couple of 13,000-ft mountain passes. To say it was way, way, off the beaten path is a pretty big...


Peru Hike - Part 4

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Girlfriend SupportGirlfriend SupportTeresa Thompson is a traveler at heart, rather than a tourist. She gets out there, experiences, and lives a destination. All of us except Betsy were arriving from sea level to 10,800 ft, so we were a little apprehensive about altitude sickness. Betsy...

Peru Hike - Part 3

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Hiking in PeruHiking in PeruAirline challenges and travel insurance - the fun begins! Teresa Thompson (Hot Metal Mama) doesn't let challenges stand in her way. Even though she'd never been to South America before, she was ready to just go.


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