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Before you give up on those pics, make sure you check your recycle bin!!! If they were on your PC they should be there, and you can just "restore" them to their original location. Of course if you deleted them off the camera, and not the PC, then you're screwed.

Sounds like an amazing trip! I can't wait to make one like that myself. Would love to hear any more stories you might have from the trip, and see any pics you have (if you find them.) Thanks for sharing.