Volcan Tajamulco

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The last of our hikes was to Volcano Tajumulco the highest point in Central America at 4220 meters. This was only for 2 days, which we were glad for as the weather was crap. The first day we had to be up at 4am and then get on the lovely chicken buses. It took us the first day to get to base camp which is about 300m from the top then we set up camp. We were all wet and cold so we just got some dry clothes on and stayed in our sleeping bags for a few hours then made and ate diner before going to bed once again about 7pm as it was too cold to stay out of the sleeping bag! Once again we were up early at 3.30am to climb to the top and take in the sunrise. It was very cold at the top with the whole surface covered in ice, just what we needed. Fortunately this was the best sunrise I have ever seen, the colors and light were just amazing. This made the hike and the cold all worth while, thank god!!

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