Day 13: Todos Santos and Quetzaltenango: The stare test knows all


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I was gasping for air and my head was pounding. At over 3000 meters, the air was pretty thin. I took it one step at a time, taking a break every 5-10 minutes. It was the only way to make it to the top in one piece. By the time I got to the top of the mountain, at 3750m (12,300 ft), my breathing had slowed a little but my heart was still beating fast and my head felt heavy. I was not in the best sh... Read Full Entry



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The kitchen at Comedor Katy. It was literally just a wood stove.




27th June 2013

your Todos Santos story
Bernie, Again a fascinating story. Unfortunately, the photos did not come through. I tried different explorers in order to see if they got blocked. They may .. Regards, from Köln and thanks for your congratulations! Folkert
27th June 2013

awesome
Can't believe what I read. and tomorrow we will have you back!! Good luck with the flight. Mama
27th June 2013

awesome
Can't believe what I read. and tomorrow we will have you back!! Good luck with the flight. Mama
27th June 2013

Incredible!
I'm exhausted just reading your blog about hiking at such incredible altitudes! It all sounds so fascinating and very once-in-a-lifetime. Hoping your journeys are filled with wonder and happiness, Bernie. Stay safe and have a blast in Denver. I know we'll talk soon.
2nd July 2013

Thanks Doc, glad you enjoyed it.
28th June 2013

Nice pictures.
May be the unfriendliness towards people in Todos Santos, is beacause years ago, there was an incident with some japanese tourists, that end up with the encarcelation of several locals, that I think are still in jail.

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