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Hot Metal Mama - Teresa Thompson

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Julia Rosien | 12/10/2007 - 21:43 | Add new comment

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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Julia Rosien | 01/18/2008 - 15:29 | Add new comment

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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Julia Rosien | 01/18/2008 - 15:01 | Add new comment
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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GG Staff | 12/27/2007 - 12:09 | Add new comment

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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GG Staff | 12/21/2007 - 16:44 | Add new comment
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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Julia Rosien | 12/14/2007 - 17:01 | Add new comment

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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