chimborazo

to climb a mountain.
to climb a volcano.
this morning three men ventured out onto the highest mountain in the world as measured from the center of the earth.
sitting 6268 meters from sea level it is not only the tallest mountain in ecuador it was considered to be the tallest mountain in the world for some time.
myself and two new friends (alberto and javier) made it past the second refugio (refuge) but decided to turn back for lack of experience, gear, maps, etc.
but nevertheless, it was thrilling to be so high. unfortunately the clouds shroaded any view of the valley below. but the weather was tolerable and not too windy.
no great feat but enjoyable all the same.