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October 13th 2007

Published: October 19th 2007

I had high expectations for Ecuador. So far all have been exceeded. It is a beautiful and fascinating country with some of the friendliest people I have ever met. We have only been here a week and we have fallen in love with Ecuador. The undulating landscape, the colonial towns, the breathtaking views, the feeling of being at high altitude, the food... It is truly awe inspiring. We left Quito la... Read Full Entry

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Kate and Gerardo climbing to the refuge, 4,800m

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Kate at the refuge, 4,800m

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Mark at refuge, 4,800m

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Lunch at the refuge, freeeeezing!

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All wrapped up, in 5 layers, 2 pairs of gloves... ready to climb to the glacier at 5,000m

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Climbing on the glacier, 5,000m

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Mark and Gerardo

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Mark in the fog

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If you look closely you can see a wolf in the middle of the picture beside the rock to the left

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Us very far in the distance

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The local solicitor´s office!

25th October 2007

MichaelM.
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glangevlin
Woderful phpotos and fascinating acconts of mountain traveling. Am reminded of the journies of Tom Crean and his fellow explorers in the South Atlantic.

26th October 2007

Fiona Slack
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That climb looks intense! well done for getting anywhere near it, can't believe you're there when its cold though, aren't you suppose to go travelling when its hot?! hope you're both well, xxx

26th October 2007

Fiona Slack
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and I bet you're missing a good old Greggs Steak Bake! yum yum! and don't forget to do something for Halloween next week! (all the xmas lights are up in town now... they will be turned on in 2 weeks.. already in the slow buildup to the biggest anti-climax) xxx

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