Hiking at High Heights

Hiking above the clouds

Hiking in the Andes can be breathtaking!  Not only does the beauty take your breath away, but in places, you are so high above sea level that you are gasping for air!  I had such an experience hiking in Ecuador's El Cajas National Park last weekend. Shelly wisely stayed home, while a friend and I took off hiking the 13,000 foot high hills about 3 hours from our house, near the beautiful city of Cuenca.  Lakes, waterfalls, great vistas and lovely vegetation.  The views were spectacular, and the hike was just what I needed after a tough week.  Take a look!

Good advice in bad English, but you get the idea

Ready to hike the Cajas