Ecuador February 2006

Following another cancelled trip to Everest Base camp Geoff, Shaun and I decided to go to Ecuador to climb some volcanoes.

Flying from Heathrow to Miami

Unfortunately the landing lights at Quito failed as we approached so we diverted to Guayaquil.  We eventually reached Quito 1.5 days late.

The Equator  and then a walk around a volcano crater rim

Illiniza Norte on the right at 5120m.  Photos 2 & 3 were taken by Shaun

Walking up to the mountain hut and views of Cotopaxi (5897m) before our climb

Photos during the climb and descent

Who needs a pram?

Our accommodation before moving up to Chimborazo

Our guides for Chimborazo preparing our evening meal

On Chimborazo (6310m).  The last two photos were taken by Shaun from the summit.

Relaxing in the Banos area including a bike ride and eating guinea pig