Ecuador Volcanoes Expedition Dispatch
November 3, 2016 – Moving to Cayambe Hut
Today we finally left Hacienda Cusin. We are well acclimatized, rested and ready to climb our first glacier, Cayambe, the third highest Volcano in Ecuador, with an altitude of 19,000ft/5,790m.
Our plan is to spend the next 2 or 3 nights at the hut located at 15,092ft/4,600m.
We had a great lunch followed by a quick stop at a local supermarket where Joaquin bought supplies.
Paule and Linda enjoyed browsing the various gifts, candies, and local foods.
Stopping for lunch in one of our favorite restaurants on our way to Cayambe
Paule and Linda at the local supermarket
Joaquin buying supplies for the next few days
Roses with altitude – Ecuador is one of the world’s biggest flower exporters; most plantations are just below Cayambe Volcano
Spectacular drive to Cayambe Hut
Cayambe Hut with the volcano on the background