Volcano Boarding Rocks!


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Published: May 11th 2010
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After five days of being poorly and doing nothing much other than sleeping and reading we decided that the only thing to do would be to throw ourselves down the side of a volcano sitting on a small piece of plywood. Obviously. The journey began when 24 of us climbed on to the back of a truck which had a bench down each side. Open to the air, the breeze was lovely which calmed the heat of the su... Read Full Entry



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Cerro NegroCerro Negro
Cerro Negro

The most active cinder cone volcano in the world! Hope it doesn't blow today.
The first crater on Cerro NegroThe first crater on Cerro Negro
The first crater on Cerro Negro

It was still smoking!
The latest crater.The latest crater.
The latest crater.

Formed in 1999. The ground is still very hot, you wouldn't want to sit down.
Monitoring stations next to the crater.Monitoring stations next to the crater.
Monitoring stations next to the crater.

Was really hoping that it didn't blow today.



12th May 2010

Brilliant!! You two are so brave and looking really good. I was choking on my coffee (in amusement) and holding my breath (in fear) all at the same time!! Great. lots of love. xxxxx
12th May 2010

Amusement and Fear...
Same feelings as doing the boarding. You'd have no problem!! Lots of love xxxx
12th May 2010

Thankyou
-for not telling us about it until afterwards when you had obviously survived!xx
12th May 2010

You're so brave!
My stomach churns just looking at the photos! I had dengue fever as a child and nearly died; were you very ill? Lots of love, Joan
12th May 2010

Hi Lesley
In a way I think I would have preferred it if they hadn{t told me about it until I was up there! Hope all is well in Marple Bridge. Lots of Love xxx
12th May 2010

Hi Joan
I was quite ill and seemed to have most of the symptoms, some are still lingering.. but I think maybe it may have been a cold with a hammock induced stiff neck and back with mild food poisoning. Hope all is well with you and Mike. Lots of love xxx

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