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Random Thoughts from the Top of a Volcano |
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Written by Felix Wong - View Profile
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Wednesday, 07 March 2007 |
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Last weekend I marched to the top of Volcán Baru, which happens to be the tallest mountain (11,400') in the Republic of Panama. I went with a group of 14, which included Panamanians, Mexicans, Costa Ricans, Irishmen, a Swede, a Russo-Canadian, an Englishman, and a guy from Miami.
We all had a wonderful time, though I have to say our little overnight hiking and camping trip was a little more of an ordeal for some compared to others.
First off, there was the issue of the weather. In the pueblo of Boquete that we started from, the starting temperature was about 75 degrees. By the time we reached the top of the volcán, it was about 40 degrees.
At this point, the hombre from Miami donned six layers of clothing, and was still cold. I found it a little funny that he was complaining to me that he was freezing because at that moment my torso was covered by nothing but a simple T-shirt, and I was feeling totally comfortable.
 Then there was the issue of altitude. While most of the group seemed to be slowed down a little bit by the thinner air and the Englishman even succumbed to a mild case of altitude sickness (extreme headache, fatigue, and gasping for breath), it was no problem for both the young, petite Swedish woman and myself.
"Soy acostumbrado," said the sexy Swede when I noted that the entire day she looked super strong and, like me, hardly even tired.
Ah, así, "I am accustomed." It is moments like these that I am really glad to be from Colorado. | Only registered users can write comments.
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