Feliz Navidad!
Hi dudes. Hope christmas finds you all well. We are fine although I did try and kill Emma up a mountain near Vilcabamba a few days ago. Now she starts getting worried every time I mention the "W" word. The salad dodging journey around South America has continued untainted by the evil greens thanks to mothers gas supply and cooker, which were conveniently located next door. Unfortunately we left the guide book (to Ecuador, Peru and Boliva) on a bus in Baños (I think it was Emmas fault of course) so I having been salad dodging blind for the past week. We have just picked up a second hand guide book in French so if someone could teach me the words for "large steaks" that would be good. We have been on the road a lot recently and are now in Chachapoyas (Peru) after 2 days in a variety of uncomfortable vehicles during which time something Im pretty sure is chicken shit has appeared on my rucksac [not really surprising as there were about twenty chickens on the roof of the mini-bus next to Cedds rucksack -Emma]
yes the heat seems to be getting to Cedd and he has lost his sense of direction. Despite detailed directions written by the german owners of the hotel we got lost in mountain territory where goats would be scared to walk. (cedd was convinced it was the right direction) And the guide book... well thats not quite what it seems of course, I had been dozing on the bus for a couple of hours and was woken by the bus driver shouting Baños loudly, Cedd of course was wide awake (well, awake as normal) but hadnt noticed, so it was a rather panicked exit from the bus.
After leaving Otavalo (where we did spanish classes) we went to the amazing Papallacta Thermal Springs (fed by a nearby volcano). Lots of different outdoor stone pools of varying temperatures, some almost boiling at the source. Cedd was a bit unsure (thought it would be a bit girly) but seemed to relax into it pretty quickly. The views were amazing.
Anyhow after two long days of travelling we are spending a relaxing day in Chachapoyas (no unguided walking for a while) before starting a 4 day trek tomorrow to visit various pre-inca ruins.
Papallacta Thermal Springs
yes the heat seems to be getting to Cedd and he has lost his sense of direction. Despite detailed directions written by the german owners of the hotel we got lost in mountain territory where goats would be scared to walk. (cedd was convinced it was the right direction) And the guide book... well thats not quite what it seems of course, I had been dozing on the bus for a couple of hours and was woken by the bus driver shouting Baños loudly, Cedd of course was wide awake (well, awake as normal) but hadnt noticed, so it was a rather panicked exit from the bus.
After leaving Otavalo (where we did spanish classes) we went to the amazing Papallacta Thermal Springs (fed by a nearby volcano). Lots of different outdoor stone pools of varying temperatures, some almost boiling at the source. Cedd was a bit unsure (thought it would be a bit girly) but seemed to relax into it pretty quickly. The views were amazing.
Anyhow after two long days of travelling we are spending a relaxing day in Chachapoyas (no unguided walking for a while) before starting a 4 day trek tomorrow to visit various pre-inca ruins.
Papallacta Thermal Springs
posted by Emma at 8:23 pm
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Happy Christmas chicos
The oldies have got up, rung bells and burnt toast. traditional High Breakfast for which Sher and Chad are out of practice. Trying to sweat it off so we can fit in car to go to John and Rachaels.
Sher, Annie and Chad
Happy New Year folks,
Emma, I did smile whilst reading about your Vilcabamba adventure. I too get nervous when Sherwood mentions the 'W' word; we have had similar experiences in this country! (perhaps not as exciting though!). The male Burge determination is preordained. Good luck with the next hike. Cedd trust you are enjoying the luxury items! Take care, go well -
Geraldine
Hi Cedd and Emma!
Hope you have had a lovely festive season! We are now all back at work (although Sherwood and Arun kept up the work last week) and geraldine and i are breaking ourselves in gently by spending time writing to you!
Anyway, sounds like you are having a fabulous time with some good stories to hold on to.
Have a great January! (hope it's a little less wet and windy where you are)
Vicky
'grands biftecks' is the phrase for large steaks Cedd. Good luck!!
Glad to hear you're both having a good time. I envy you! When are you due back?
ash
Have a fantastic 2007!. No long burgesian walks around here at present. Oasys meeting yesterday night: half expected Cedd to turn up in muddy, sweaty T-shirt. Needless to say your wise mumblings were missed.
You may have missed one of the best Oasys meals, however. A certain Georgian dish with Orange Juice, pomegrenate and Carrots, notably.
Keep wearing the old joints out...
Arun Dev
Thanks for the tip. Many cows have died for my eating pleasure. Back at the beginning of march
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