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South America - Bolivia - Huayna Potosi - High Altitude Mountaineering
James and Anne Walkington
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South America - Bolivia - Huayna Potosi - High Altitude Mountaineering
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Tiwanaku Ancient pre Columbian civilation |
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Tiwanaku Over 180 different faces each supposed to represent a different emotion. Located in an subterranian temple. |
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Tiwanaku statue Ancient original statue from around 1500BC - 700AC |
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The Sun Gate James stands with the sun gate. Some say this is where Gods stand!! |
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Anne gearing up With help from our guide. |
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James in good form. James looking good on 80 degree ice. |
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Anne practicing on Ice She will need these skills at 6000m. |
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Base Camp |
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Huayna Potosi The old glacier in the lower left corner was where we practiced. Advanced Base Camp is at the top of the rocks. |
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Huayna Potosi The top of the rocky arete in the middle of the mountain is where ABC is. |
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Could James be carrying any more? The steep scree to Advanced Base Camp. Even James needs a rest at 5000m. |
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Poor tent pitched on rock The only place to pitch was on a small rocky platform, the tent secured by boulders. |
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Room with a view Albeit very uncomfortable |
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Climbing in the dark After setting off at 1pm |
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Our guide Teordore He looks more tired than James. Me thinks James must be in top physical form at the moment!! |
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Sunrise over the Andes |
