Hiking Above the Heavens

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At the risk of confusing my readers who are aware that I am currently in the United States I am sending the following entry describing a hike that occurred in Chile during the month of November.

Two months ago when I traveled with Simon and Merete to Parque Nacional Campana we hiked halfway to the peak, stopping at La Area de La Mina. We arrived too late in the day to summit so were forced to turn around at that point. I was feeling confident that day, wanting to proceed and make an attempt at the peak. Had I walked around the next bend I may have changed my mind. This time there were no restrictions. As we began the hike it was a cloudy, drizzling day. On a clear day, when you reach the peak, you can see the ocean. We hiked with this in mind but doubted that the sun would break through. Eventually the sun did break through but the clouds never lifted from the valley. At the summit we were rewarded with stunning views of nearby Andes peaks and thick, thick clouds. No sign of the valley, or the ocean for that matter. But, I must say, the view was worth the strain. Enjoy!

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Photos

Llegue' a La Cima!
I reached the peak!

Comments

[Anne]

Amazing
Glad to hear you've made it safely home...can't wait to hear your relfections from the States and all about your plans in the upcoming months. Hope Thanksgiving was wonderful and you're staying warm!!

[Lisa]

Hola, mi prima quien camina en las nubes bellas. Leo tus blogs con interes. Me gusta oir de tus aventuras. Tenga buenas dias de fiesta!

[Sarah Seiberlich]

Sara, Those photos are beautiful! Looks like you got quite a workout. See you soon!

[Jossy]

Hi Sara!!!
I loved the pictures, Hope you are good and Have a goog time with your family :-) At the moment I'm fine. I have to go to the University three weeks more maybe I'll finish December 20th.... We could organizate another trip, What do you think?? Hope to see you soon..... Saludos a tu familia......estamos comunicandonos... Take care... Abrazosss..... Jossy

[Caroline]

Wow
Breathtaking pictures of breathtaking views! Bravissimo! :) Can't wait to see you and hear more about your travels! Schwiebs are home the 19th!

[Bowes]

Wow!
Beautiful! What a great adventure. My tough love program seems to have paid off. You are now officially Bowes tough with VanWert clusters. Also, must agree with the call on not using body parts for scale when photographing wildlife. That practice has gotten me into trouble more time than I care to remember. Great seeing you again.