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| The viewing platform hanging over the beautiful Quilotoa Crater |
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| Robie, Cameron and Ali looking surprised by the awesome Crater |
After waking
up early we packed up our tents, had a final check of the campsite and set off.
At the start of the walk it was only a short while until we came on to a wooden
platform which overlooked the spectacular and mesmerising views of the lake of
Quilotoa (Ed. and what a view it was folks!) . This gave the opportunity for
some breathtaking photographs to be taken and some sights that will be forever
ingrained in our memories.
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| Quilatoa Lagoon and Crater in all its glory |
There was a
strenuous walk down the precarious pathway toward the lagoon of the volcano
with everyone having to be especially vigilant of where they were walking. Within
the crater of the lagoon there was even some time to have a paddle which we all
enjoyed. When it came to lunchtime we were
greeted with more exciting and vivid views in addition to a traditional Ecuadorian
legend involving a condor (a native bird to the country) and a romance with a
local farming girl!
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| He wasn't about to jump...Don't worry! |
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| The demanding descent |
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| The gang at the Lagoon |
We then embarked
on a one-hour demanding yet exhilarating walk up the steep cliff face of the
famous volcano, with everyone eventually getting to the top (even the rowers
found it tough!) (Ed. not that the staff did mind you ;-)). We were rewarded
with even more spectacular views that simply took our breath away.
To end the
day we were left with smiles on our faces after watching Josh Fenton endure “terrible”
consequences for the excessive use of the word “like”, bearing in mind none of
which were used in the correct context ‘like’!
Robert Ingham
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| The dog was alive ....honest folks |
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