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April 15th 2008
Published: April 17th 2008
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Hello Again! We had our friend James visit us from Seattle and he was interested in doing some hiking. After checking out different options we decided to head back to the Cordillera Blanca near Huaraz where we took my parents in December of 2007. After hanging out in Miraflores for a day, we took a bus to Huaraz and stayed at a relaxing bed & breakfast, The Lazy Dog Inn. After hanging out th... Read Full Entry



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Melanie is a 4th year medical student at Stanford University taking a Leave of Absence to do clinical research for a year in Lima, Peru. Bill is a middle school science teacher who is accompanying Melanie during this experience. ... full info
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Bill with AsolinaBill with Asolina
Bill with Asolina
Best Camping Food!Best Camping Food!
Best Camping Food!
James enjoyed a delicious fresh trout dinner!
Start of a Difficult DayStart of a Difficult Day
Start of a Difficult Day
This is the beginning of the 10 hour day hike up the Quebrada Cayesh.
Lots of WaterfallsLots of Waterfalls
Lots of Waterfalls
Quebrada Cayesh JamesQuebrada Cayesh James
Quebrada Cayesh James
Quebrada Cayesh BillQuebrada Cayesh Bill
Quebrada Cayesh Bill
A fog layer seemed to be be sneaking up behind me in this photo.
Quebrada Cayesh GlacierQuebrada Cayesh Glacier
Quebrada Cayesh Glacier
Quebrada CayeshQuebrada Cayesh
Quebrada Cayesh
This rock wall looks as if it was clawed at by some giant bear.
Decision TimeDecision Time
Decision Time
Do we want to go higher or should we return?
Climbing HigherClimbing Higher
Climbing Higher
Still Feeling Good But Breathing HardStill Feeling Good But Breathing Hard
Still Feeling Good But Breathing Hard
Above 16,000 FeetAbove 16,000 Feet
Above 16,000 Feet
It Was Getting Pretty ColdIt Was Getting Pretty Cold
It Was Getting Pretty Cold
Mel and BillMel and Bill
Mel and Bill
Heading Back DownHeading Back Down
Heading Back Down
Melanie Cozy in Her TentMelanie Cozy in Her Tent
Melanie Cozy in Her Tent
Azul 82...Azul 82!Azul 82...Azul 82!
Azul 82...Azul 82!
The altitude started to affect Bill. He tried to teach Asolina how to play futbol americano during the time at the base camp.
Base Camp ViewBase Camp View
Base Camp View
Glacial Lake Just Above Our Base CampGlacial Lake Just Above Our Base Camp
Glacial Lake Just Above Our Base Camp
Wisconsin in Peru?Wisconsin in Peru?
Wisconsin in Peru?
While skipping a few flat rocks on the glacial lake, this Wisconsin shaped rock was found. Unfortunately, it did not skip very well.
Entrance Gate to the QuebradaEntrance Gate to the Quebrada
Entrance Gate to the Quebrada



17th April 2008

danny b
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Wodka
I love Wadka!
21st April 2008

martha
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Your adventures are always so exciting to read about.Love the photos!It's hard to believe that your time there is almost over.Enjoy the time you have left.Again thanks for keeping in touch.

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