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     My daughter Beth talked to me about a hike she was considering to Kilimanjaro, the highest peak on the African continent.  I checked it out, but was a little concerned about the 19,340' altitude.  I know from my days as an Air Force pilot that you can easily have oxygen problems at that altitude.  Anyway, she hates the cold.  After discussing it with her, we agree instead to go together to Peru and hike the Inca Trail to the ruins at Machu Picchu.  We book our trip with REI and begin our workouts in preparation for the hike.  Since this is probably the only time we will visit Peru, we decide to go three days early and spend some time in Lima.

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