Day 2: Paria to Taullipampa (4200m)

The second day was the most difficult one. We hiked over the Punta Union pass (4750m/15,583m). The trek was all downhill from there. But, the weather was horrible. We got hit with rain, snow, and hail. We got soaked and clouds prevented us from seeing a thing.

But, when we arrived to camp, the sun broke free and we saw some great views. Our gear dryed in the sun. I ran around the grassy valley bare-foot as my boots dried. Edgar caught trout in the stream, and Liki cooked them for dinner. Peruvian trout tastes great. It was truly a great day.

This was the only camp where we shared the camp with another group: a German woman named Simone (pronounced "Simona") who was doing the same trek, by herself, unsupported (but in the opposite direction). No guide, no donkeys. No donkey driver. Needless to say, this was very embarrassing for me :)

It' s windy way up there.

Dinner

A great mountain whose name I can't remember :(

Edgar is a tough dude. No matter what the weather, he doesn't wear shoes. I don't think he has any.