Hiking in Peru was an adventure that I would have never imagined myself having. I was at a state of mind where I had many self doubts and physical ability was certainly the biggest one. I told myself just go and you will figure out what you can do when you are there but I was so determined to go just to prove to myself that I can overcome anything. I did not train so hard but certainly increased my exercise routine a bit. Had to go through a lot of paperwork to get the tourist visa – something people in this part of the world have to deal with when they wish to travel – and finally accept that I owe it to myself to spend that money on me and to fly for 24 hours to reach my destination knowing only a couple of ladies. It was the best decision I ever made!
I managed to climb the Huayna Picchu which was something that never even imagined that I can do. Overall, I felt that both my body and soul were satisfied. That was my very first hiking trip and I fell in love with it.
Ever since, I went hiking in different places. The latest was just yesterday in Slovakia along with my children and my husband of four months. I am very thankful for everything I experienced during that trip.
Yasmine Naguib