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another great post!
You guys seem to be spending a lot of time in Ecuador. I can see why. I keep hearing all these highest active volcano claims... and with some research, the answer is... a different claim from every different website! However it seems Sabancaya Volcano in Peru (5,976 m) last erupted in 2003, and erupted for 8 years in the 1990's- making it the highest active Volcano. Ojos del Salado(6,893 metres) in Chile/Arg is frequently said to be the highest, but it hasnt been proven to have actually erupted anything more than fumarole activity in over 1300 years. Llullaillaco (6,739 metres) in Chile/Arg also is said to be #2 behind Ojos del Salado, but it too hasnt erupted for a long time, since 1877! Regardless, Ecuador kicks ass and comparing the volcanos of the southern andes deserts to those of Ecuador is shamefull- the ones in Ecuador are much more dramatic!!

Wonderful descriptions
Having spent 6 weeks in Ecuador a few years ago, it has been wonderful to read your blogs and see the country all over again. Thanks for all the great descriptions and pictures. 'Gunga'( blogger name)

wow
Looks like an incredible Park! So many alpine lakes... A dream come true for me. :) Those plants are members of the genus Puya- Bromeliad relatives of the Pineapple!! you probably saw similar looking plants in Peru at Huascaran? http://www.pbase.com/image/32076481

Mango Changos
Fantastic place to stay - I can see why you liked it so much. And I have a feeling I may just have to sample a Mango Chango or two myself ;)

Not for me
I admire you both for taking this on but I confess this type of travelling isn't for me - I don't mind some rain during the day but I DO like a warm bed at night ;) Fantastic mountain scenery though so I can see why you felt it was worthwhile in the end. Keep up the excellent blogging :))

wont be opening anymore of ur blogs if there are going to be pics like that - feel like its crawling on me

Perfect Composition
Mate, your photo of the Sunset on Salar de Uyuni is worth of a photo magazine cover. Noice.

You guys are amazing.
Would you believe I was uploading photos to Facebook, googled "name that glacier in the Chilean Fjords" and came up with your blog, and......awwwww shucks, me too! Great blogging. You will have some great memories for a lifetime. Travel Safe PeteM

Carlos Gardel
Gardel was mostly a tango singer. I've never seen him dance. Good choice on the uruguayan beaches!

Islands
Another great account of your experiences Barry. I know what you mean about the Uros Islands being a bit touristy though - it's a shame you didn't make it to Tacquille which I found less so. But the farm visit sounds wonderful so you were lucky there :)

amazing places i.e art museum
I loved the art museum and Marina - Ruth on the street of sucre looked lovely. Your birthday meal what did you have for the main course?

Nice, but....
Nice blog Baz, but you failed to mention the amazing birthday presents I got you from Sucre markets!! (after all that hard work....)

great pictures
especially the first one, great job!