Friday, January 16, 2009

On our way

The bus is picking us up in less than 2 hours. I have gone to the bank (again!!!). I would have thought that, on a mountain, there is no way to spend money, but it would seem there is! And it is darned expensive, too! Showers are around 15 dollars, phone 8$ for 3 minutes, internet no idea, but I guess it will be about that, one beer for 15$ (which only people on their way down drink, apparently), and the possibility of hiring private porters for the higher camps where the mules do not go. I may not use any of those services, but I prefer having the money on hand anyway. Kind of nuts!

For those who wish to have an idea of the itinerary, you can visit the website of the company I am traveling with: www.aconcaguatrek.com I am doing the normal route.

Cheers to everyone! Wish us luck!

2 comments:

  1. Que la force soit avec toi !

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  2. Some comments from friends to whom I have sent your blog:

    "muy bonito y estructurado relato, deberia escribir cronicas para un periodico" Mundo en Espanol Newspaper.

    Another one:
    "An amazing trip. I will follow it as long as I am in Canada. I will miss the summit day, but please send me an email to let me know when she makes it". Bill
    MM

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