Mountain Fun/Time Coming to an End  

All good things must come to an end, right?  Why is that?  It doesn't really seem quite fair.  I've been really fortunate to meet some really cool people who enjoy the same things that I do.  I've made friends with whom I'm able to be myself.  Personally, I think that is pretty rare but maybe that has something to do with my personality.  At this point, we have exactly five weeks before some of these great friends move on to new adventures.  At the end of the school year, Dave and Danielle go back to the states for a short time before heading to their new post of Vietnam.  I'm really excited for them and the awesome opportunity.  Selfishly, I'm bummed that they are leaving.  Steve and Jean are also leaving to go back to New Zealand after many years overseas.  Again, I'm really excited for them but sad to see them go.  Now we just have to enjoy the time that we have left.  Live and enjoy every moment . . . that's what life should be like anyway, right?  I wish I lived my life with that in mind all the time.  These next five weeks, we'll have to pack it with fun and adventure . . .


This past weekend was a great start.  Andrea and Leo invited us up to their gorgeous mountain house near Cajas National Park.  It was a blast, like always.  It was fun to play cards, relax, goof off, spend time with great friends, and do a bit of hiking.  I, nor was anyone else, ever sure of the altitude of their mountain get away.  This time, Andrea brought a GPS unit to find out.  I would have guessed around 9,000 feet, but it turns out that it is at 11,200 feet.  I've always really enjoyed hiking, but I've learned that it is one of my favorite things to do.  Here are some pictures of the weekend:

You can't quite see the face in the rock behind me.

Here is a better look at the face.
The crew.
The crew take #2.


The guys
KARATE!

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