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59 viewsCotopaxi just before bedtime.
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64 viewsThe lights of Quito were yet another source of light besides the full moon. And then there was the lightening.
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52 viewsThe bottom of the glacier was the first chance to take photos while crampons were being assembled.
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55 viewsDan is upset that we're not climbing up at the same time - and with good cause.
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56 viewsThis hole goes a long way down - well below the 6000m we climbed above sea level to get here.
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57 viewsJose, our guide, Dan, and myself made it to the summit. Why am I the only one who looks beat?
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60 viewsCotopaxi Crater Panorama. The distant mountain is the furthest point from the centre of the earth.
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61 viewsA wide angle shot of the Cotopaxi crater.
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56 viewsI thought this would look cool in black and white. And I was right.
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55 viewsI'm at the top of the world looking down on creation...
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55 viewsDean, Dan, and two equally impressive mountains.
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60 viewsCotopaxi: Covered in icing sugar.
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54 viewsOur guide Jose gives us each a thumbs up while he appears to walk on clouds.
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57 viewsPart of the glacier was like being in a cave full of stalactites.
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66 viewsChimborazo in the distance. The furthest point from the centre of the Earth and/or the closest point to space.
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54 viewsThe altitude was mind boggling, especially in person.
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53 viewsMore snow sculptures in the glacier.
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55 viewsI guess this is the next best thing to skiing.
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54 viewsWalking towards yet another volcano
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53 viewsThis chasm goes a looong way down
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