Dearest readers,
My dear readers, we are all together, safe and well. It’s amazing how many super changes and adventures have happened so far on our second expedition. Right now we are at our base camp in Antisana. And Mathias is about to take unneeded gear back to Palugo, so I need to write a very brief update to send back with him.
We left on expedition on November 18th . Walking right out of Palugo, we came to a cobble stone road surrounded by grazing cows. It was a beautiful day to walk through gorgeous fields, over grassy hills and passing friendly horses, we made our way toward our camp for the night. We were greeted by Chagras, Ecuadorian cowboys, who were on horses and were curious of what we were up to and where we were going. When we mentioned Cotopaxi, they exchanged surprised looks and remarked that it was a loooong way! Our campsite for the night was gorgeous, surrounded by flaky paper trees and easy access to water and wood - ideal. The next morning we enjoyed the fresh delicious yogurt that Marcela sent along. We ate it with quinoa and pineapple. Then we started off on our second trek day. Along mountain ridges we walked, amongst the cloud with occasional glimpses of Antisana. Sometimes bulls walked alongside of us, giving us odd company. On the third day we go to our base camp at Antisana, where we prepared for our ascent
Most of us summited Antisana, which was fabulous. It was exceptionally special for me as it was on my birthday. In the picture you see us resting on the top of Antisana with Cotopaxi in the background above the clouds on the right side
There is so much I want to write and tell you, but it will have to wait until we return to Palugo. Everyday we grow stronger and closer as a group and I am certain that everyone will have some wonderful stories to tell when we return.
With thoughts of sparkling glacier snow and excitement for what’s to come,
I leave you dear readers.
Peace,
Your scribe for the NHESP 2010, this is Melodia
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