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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Last Day - Cotopaxi Volcano Hike

Cotopaxi in the Andes Mountains, located about 17 mi south of Quito, Ecuador.   It is the second highest summit in the country, reaching a height of 5,897 m (19,347 ft) We leave the amazing Haciebdo Latio high in the mountains in Patate, Ecuador and make our way up 12,000 ft to have lunch in the foothills of Cotopaxi.  Today we finally have sunshine and big fluffy clouds.  The clouds surround the peak so we don't see the summit clearly until we are on the drive home.
Carlos sings for us at lunch, then we hike around the lake.  That evening we feast in a super restaurant overlooking all of Ecuador before heading to the airport for our flight to Atlanta.

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