We did lots of outdoorsy things on Sunday. First, we went on a zipline across a river, from one side of the mountain to the other. I’ve done longer, higher ziplines in Costa Rica and Nicaragua, so this wasn’t quite as scary for me as it was for some people, but it was definitely fun nonetheless. Afterwards, we went trekking in the Andes for a few hours - our destination was a waterfall tucked away in the mountains. It was a fun, scenic hike and also a good workout. I had so many layers of clothing on that it was a challenge to ascend the 90 degree inclines. Every once in awhile, someone I was walking with would remind everyone, “Guys, we’re hiking in the Andes. THE Andes.”
Pretty waterfall.
Courtney and I on the zipline.After the hike, we had lunch at the same restaurant on the campgrounds – the best part was the ultra fresh raspberry juice. Mmm. We had a 3 hour bus ride back to Viña – I slept most of the way. We got back around 7:30 p.m. and I just had some reading to get done for lit. class. After sleeping in the cabin, I appreciated my apartment a whole lot more, even though it doesn't have any heating, either.
There was a lot more vegetation in this area of the Andes compared to the mountains in La Serena. This was picturesque.
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I want to do a zipline! Everything sounds like great fun accept the hiking up the 90 degree incline. What a fantastic adventure! Everyone I've talked to that's reading this can't wait for your next posting!!
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