Chimborazo

10.06.11

As if the walk around the lake haden't killed me enough,m we went for another. This time, we chose to climb up the Chimborazo. 6500 meters above sea level, but also - considerring its location close to the equator - the furthest spot on earth from it scenter. Lack of air, the cold, high altitude... extreme experience.



First sight:





As gigh as we were able to get since we had no equipment to deal with the snow peak. We'd started at 3800m and reached 4800.

The Quilotoa Loop

08.06.11

First major hike in the region. The Quilotoa loop in in the center of the country, and takes you through some very authentic villages. Problem: lots of tourists around. Still was extra pleasant. Exhausting walks and nearly fainted after 12 hours of it. ... I blame the lack of oxygen. Fortunately Marie is a MEdic student and knew what to do!



View over the valley. Starting our walk at 7AM



Asking for the way:


PEople who stopped to stare:


Us at teh lake

Path around the lake, at the top of the mountains.



When I was close to death:



When we made it our of the fog. End of the walk.




EXTRAS.


Little yellow flower called "zapatitos" (= "little shoes" or slippers)