for July 15th Sunday

 Kelsey goes shopping on her birthday. Big 21.

 Paddy on the trail.

Joe and Kelsey in Peru

for Saturday the 14th of July

 On their way home, Emma, Hedge, Amber, and Mike go on a walking tour of Seoul.

Emma and Hedge at a Korean food stand.

Amber and Emma watch Sushi being made.

for Friday the 13th.

My new best friend. I am sure he will bring me luck today.

for Thursday July 12th

jim and Joan out to dinner with Mimi and Marcus

for Wednesday July 11th

Half way around the world in Asia, Mike and Hedge go bowling.

The family is on its way home to Texas as I type.

The other half way around the world, in South America Joe and Paddy challenge the locals in a soccer game.

 

This is Joe and Kelsey at a stop over camping "Hut" which were spaced along the trail.

 Paddy giving his mom a neck massage.

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for Tuesday July 10th

Today in Papa jim's birthday.  Show with Patti, Joe, and Mimi. He looks at ease with his arms full.

For Monday July 9th

 Our gang is boarding a train back to Cusco. The family hiked in for days (7days) and took a 1/2 day train ride back to Cusco.

 Lined up and ready to board. Frank has been looking tired in some of these pictures.
It looks as if they have all their possessions with them. I wonder if any casual tourist asked about their trip, "I survived the Trek to Machu Picchu". " Did you learn anything?"  "Yes check first to see if there is a rail line there."

 Coming down the aisle. A witch doctor? ("A crazy guy in a mask")

Back in civilization. I am sure they had camp fires at night. Looks like Paddy has at least 3 plates of the same thing. It all looks like the comforts of a fine hotel.

Kelsey crashing when she can. They should be home in Virginia by Sunday pm. Maybe planning their next adventure: Milford Trail in New Zealand, Trekking in Nepal, There are some good city to city walks along the coast in Italy, (Cinque Terre Walk)
Switzerland has overnight to overnight walks, Spain has the religious walk, Camino de Santiago. 
"I am always looking out for blogging material.".....jim
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"Hi Dad

We are heading back to Cusco.  It's 2,000 ft above Machu Picchu, but we know there will be a hot shower.  It's a strange feeling when you're up so high it's hard to take a deep breath.  Even when I'm standing still my heart is beating very fast.  These Inca people are so fit. We tried to sleep on the train but this crazy guy in a mask kept running up and down the aisle and music was blaring. Jeanni "