Saturday, April 24, 2010

Donkeys and Bulls

"Hi Friends -
By the time you get this message we will be on Day 5 of our 'trek of the Condors'. It appears that much of our trek is in 'no service' areas - not much of a surprise given the many surrounding volcanoes.
Day 3 was stunning. We walked through a plain full of bulls - donkeys and dogs by our side providing protection, and condors flying above giving full meaning to the trek's name. Ahead lay Sincholaqua - an extinct volcano - revealing its explosive history with its caldera, scree and craggy peak. We camped at the base of a highland hacienda after 5 1/2 hrs of walking at an altitude of 4000m (13,2000ft). Everyone is well and strong. We miss you all and we're so grateful for this unique adventure. X0X0"

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