Monday, 26 February 2007

view from the top - el misti


view from the top
Originally uploaded by birtlestravels.

Another photo blog. Ben, Mel, Pearcy and I attempted the climb of El Misti (a volcano 5,822m above sea level behind Arequipa City). This is a shot from the top. At night we camped about half way up and our tents got covered in snow. It is really hard going walking up at mountain at high altitude. A dissapointed Ben suffered from a stomach bug on the first day and only made it to 5000m before feeling too tired to continue.

I You just have to praise God for massive views like this. It was just unbeliveable.

After a recovery day we caught another bus ride to Cusco where we stayed for two nights. We have made it now to Aguas Calliente at the base of Machu Picchu and its raining hard!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh- it all looks amazing - so much better than working! You are not missing anything at work Sarah, except too much stress and work - registration time again and soooo much paper work!!! Plus musical... aaahhhh!!!!
Hope you are both having a fantastic time! When are you back? Come visit with lots of photos.
Love Melanie

Anonymous said...

Hey guys,
loving the photos. Can't wait to hear about it all. We're missing you heaps back here, but would rather you were there, doin it al, seeing it all.
Enjoy creation.
Love, Kylie P

Anonymous said...

Service stations and petrol pumps will be a novelty for you on your return!
Lots of love Mum xxxx
PS 14 more sleeps!!