I’m glad that Virginia ordered rest because we were going to climb Mount Pachatata. This is one of two sacrimonial pilgrimages these people do a year. Every 3rd Thursday in January everyone in the village makes the trek, half go to Pachamama, and the other go to the higher of the two, Pachatata. We were going to clumb Pachatata ofcourse;) We were told this hike would take us 45-60 mins.
Along the way we see a burro!! Honestly, I have no idea why I love burros soooo much but I do;) I think it’s the stubbornness, but I want one, or six;)
One thing we didnt consider….we are walking straight up and the altitude is getting us!!! This is kinda hard!!!
Along the way you will see the locals selling arts and crafts that they are crafting right there!! A few, GOD BLESS THEM, are selling water and snacks so you don’t pass out;)
Jorgie making his way up this beautiful mountain;)
We are almost there! (By the look on my face, you can tell, THE STRUGGLE WAS REAL!)
But once you get to the top…the view is 360 degrees of Lake Titicaca! BEAUTIFUL!!
A quick photo because we made it just before sunset. We find a rock and get nestled in for the show;)
Boy is it gorgeous…as the sun sets the air becomes crisp and the warm glow off the horizon lets us know its time to head back;)
Some of the local girls are eager to take a photo!
NOTE: These sweet faces are still trying to sell you a bracelet or craft. Refrain from taking a pic with them unless you are willing to pay for the pic or buy a bracelet.
But really…who would pass up this photo opp?!?
“I’ll take a bracelet” 😉
As the sunsets, we bundle back up and head back down for dinner with our new family. If dinner is anything like lunch was, we are going to be happy campers!!
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