I've sent off the application form to extend my stay in Peru. Hopefully I'll be going to the Tambopata Lodge in the Peruvian Amazon - not quite five star as there is only solar power and no hot running water. Hopefully I'll get to see lots of the wildlife mentioned below.

The Amazon rainforest contains approximately 50,000 species of higher plants - a staggering twenty percent of the world’s total. The tree canopy is so dense that almost no sunlight penetrates to the forest floor and there is very little undergrowth. Animal and birdlife is incredibly rich. The Peruvian Amazon is home to approx 1700 bird species, including colourful macaws and toucans. Mammals include 13 species of monkey, and the much rarer tapir, jaguar and Andean spectacled bear. Giant otters, caimen, capybara and piranha live in the many waterways.

Thank you to M.Khan for your donation and support!!!!!!

Big "Thumbs Up" to J.Mead and A.Chadwick for your generosity and support today. Many Thanks!!!!

After watching Extreme Dreams I contacted Ben Fogle through his website to ask him about his trip. Ben has kindly donated a signed photo of himself to add to my auction of celebrity items! Cheers Ben and thanks for your suport.

Hat's Off to Fariha for her support today. Many Thanks!!!!

Big "Thankyou" to Nasreen the Radiographer for your support and donation!!!!!

to all of the following for your support, that's: S.Mohammed; J.Nicholson; S.Aif; D.Martin & F.Petkouska

Had lots of support this week so "Many Thanks" to all of the following and apologies for not posting a thankyou earlier

L.Kelleher; R.Maher; J.Gornall; Z.Bennett; D.Thompson; and B.Taylor.

Just been watching Extreme Dreams with Ben Fogle and his trip to the Lost City of Incas In Peru. His trek is similar to the one I'll be doing next year with Macmillan. It looks bloody frightening but "it is too late to back out" (or so I keep telling myself!). Only joking, but it has definitely made me realise what a big challenge this is going to be. Having said that, I'm looking forward more than ever to going.

Thank you to D.Brierley for your kind donation!!!.

I've received a Football signed by the Manchester United Team from the 2004/5 season to put in the auction I'm arranging. Cheers Mr.A. for your wonderful generosity!!!!

I've been busy writing more letters and sending emails to try obtain items to put in an auction of celebrity items. Phil Collins has kindly signed and donated this promotional CD. Cheers Mr.Collins!!!!

Many Thanks to the following for their sponsorship and support -

A.Brennan; C.Bamber; C.Taylor; J.Thompson