la cumbre (the top) of cotopaxi

as you can see, it was cold, cold, cold, and the wind it did howl.

June 30th 2007
Went looking for tour agency for cotopaxi and it turns out that being solo for these sorts of excursions was a real liability. i ended up paying $220 for a 24 hour tour when the two or more price would have been $160. oh well, there is substantial advantage to climbing with just two people, the guide and me, because the pace catered to my ability and rest stops were of my choosing. so we drove t ... read more

South America » Ecuador » Centre » Cotopaxi

The "Republic of the Equator" was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Colombia and Venezuela). Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with its neighbors. A b... ... read more

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I teach high school math. For the past several years in the summer I have enjoyed motorcycle touring throughout mexico. Dual sport riding in copper canyon, chihuahua, was a highlight of those travels. My hobbies are dancing, travel and motorcycle riding and this trip will combine the three: I am riding my 03 honda cb 919 from los angeles down through central america to honduras and nicaragua for a nine-week tour. I have been taking salsa lessons for a few months and look forward taking dance classes as well as spanish classes on my travels, as well as hiking the local volcanoes.... full info

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