Day 1 - Ecuador

Today we met our head guide for the trip and did our first aclimation hike on Pasachoa up to about 12,500 feet. Our guide is an incredibly accomplished climber, has climbed peaks all over the world, a very charming guy and getting on in years a bit. He decided after we dropped him a couple of times that he would bring in some of his younger guides to work with us for the rest of the week. All in all though it was a lovely day.

Quito is the largest city in Ecuador and sits at 9000 ft. Last night after our long day we hit New Town for some food and to check out the local scene. We stumbled upon a dance presentation by some young cultural dancers and did some great people watching. It was a perfect end to the day while eating a hearty meal.

I´m quite tired after 2 days of minimal to no sleep and am looking forward to hitting the sack. Tomorrow we do another hike and then leave Quito for a small village near our next big target - Cotapaxi. I`m not certain when Í´ll have email again... I´ll be in touch when I do.
xoxo
Terri