4:30pm Sunday 17th August 2008
By Paul Rogers
CLOSE friends Laura Warner and Charlotte Goddard had always dreamed about going to Machu Picchu.
Now the Ledbury girls, who have known each other since their school days, have the chance to fulfil that dream when they take part in a charity trek to the Peruvian region next year.
Laura, and Charlotte, both aged 22, who attended John Masefield High School, will take part in their first trek across the Andes mountains for 10 days in November 2009, but they have already started training by trekking across the Malvern Hills.
The trek will cover 50km and they are excited about the trip.
Laura, a receptionist, said: "It will be tough but I'm looking forward to seeing the ancient ruins and going to the top of the mountains. It will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
Charlotte, who is about to train as an accountant, added: "It will be a good experience in life and quite an achievement."
The trek is in aid of the Great Ormond Street Hospital and Laura and Charlotte are both looking to raise £2,750 to fund the trip.
You can sponsor them or make a donation by visiting www.justgiving.com/lauraandcharlotte
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