Bolivia Expedition Dispatch
June 21, 2011 – The Team Goes to Sajama Base Camp
This is Osvaldo calling from our lodge near the base of Sajama. The weather is a bit chilly today, but otherwise it is very nice with no clouds, no wind – a perfect day. We packed our bags and sent them ahead of us on the backs of mules this morning. Soon we will leave for base camp and when we arrive, our gear will already be there and our tents will already be set up. Talk about service!
This morning we are all taking it easy. Some people are sitting around the natural hot springs nearby and others are playing cards which seems to be a favorite pastime for this group! It is beautiful here; there are many curious llamas, singing birds and snowy peaks around us.
Note from Berg Adventures Office:
The team arrived at Sajama Base Camp after a lovely hike on Tuesday afternoon. They spent the evening organizing gear, eating a delicious dinner, relaxing and, of course, playing cards.
Our bus is tough and it gets us everywhere we need to go.
Sorting gear at our brightly colored lodge
Natural hot springs right outside of the lodge – it doesn’t get much better.
Every stream seems to be a hot spring here!
Sajama, here we come!
The team on the bus as they traveled from La Paz to Sajama on Sunday.
Adorable and helpful, the mules will take most of our gear to base camp for us.