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On Monday we left on a 3-day, 50 km hike that started at 4800 meters in the Andean mountains and ended in the tropics. We went in the off season and got some great memories. I thought I’d share the experience in photos.
We headed from the trail head towards the summit at about 7:30 a.m.
As the mist cleared, we saw that the previous night had left the pass dusted with snow.
An unexpected snowstorm cut our breakfast short.
After dropping out of the clouds, we saw the ancient tambo or wayside inn.
llamas in the mist.
The trail quickly changes from barren summits to semi-tropical cloud forest.
Deconstructed pizza at the end of day 1.
A much needed cool down on what turned out to be a very humid and hot second day.
Just one of the many butterflies we encountered on our trip.
It was worth carrying in the avocado and spinach just for this!
One of the local loco miners.
Anyone have the name of this little friend?
Quinua Italiano.
My UL shelter that gave me an amazing view of the starry skies!
Foot repair on the start of day 3.
Signing the guest book of Tamiji Hanamura. He turned 88 in December.
Tired and triumphant. Even though we had another 2 hours to go until we found cheap transportation to Coroico.
In Coroico after a long 3 days and heading back to La Paz.
