GRAHAM´S SPECIAL BLOG

Today we woke at seven to the usual buenos dias from Rafi. Climbing the volcano required getting an early start, so we were on the road by seven thirty. We drove to the village at the base of the volcano, and we were greeted by horses for the whole gang. Some more scared than others,we hoofed it up the slippery slopes. Stopping for a couple scenic views, the whole climb took about forty five minutes. Once at the top, we proceeded on foot to climb the dried magma leading up to the peak. Not being allowed to actually reach the top, we settled for several hot underground tunnels containing lava. Sticking our walking sticks in the pits would burn them befre they hit the bottom. After this we returned to the plateau at the top before the magma starts. We ate lunch here and looked helplessly at a group higher up the had man break his leg. The trek down was greeted with a rain fall, which slowed everything down. Returning home we ate lunch at Rafi´s church. We have been here since all participating in different low key activities