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Anne and Paul - so near yet so far  
   

Anne and Paul - so near yet so far

It looks near but look at the tiny people in the distance to get the scale. Only 300m higher but 90 minutes of gruelling climbing.
Up the Volcano!

February 20th 2008
We had a nice small group of 5 with two guides. We had to start at 7:00 AM and had to reach the top by about midday because the heat of the day melts the ice near the top which releases boulders and stones making it very dangerous. We were given all the kit to carry - helmets, ice axes, boots, gaiters, crampons, hats, gloves, sunglasses, waterproof trousers and a bum protector. More about the la ... read more
South America » Chile » Araucanía » Villarrica Volcano

Chilean Flag Prior to the coming of the Spanish in the 16th century, northern Chile was under Inca rule while Araucanian Indians inhabited central and southern Chile; the latter were not completely subjugated until the early 1880s. Although Chile declared its ind... ... read more
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