Red Lagoon, Stone Tree and Crackers!

19th February

Early rise this morning, but getting ready did not take long as we went to sleep in our clothes. It was pretty cold at 6 am, approx -5 deg so a cup of tea was the order of the day. We got breakfast too and then had to wait for the tour guides to get the cars ready.......it seems they always break down, so a lot of time is wasted waiting around watching them fix it. But we were soon on our way to the Red Lagoon with more red flamingos. It was a pretty picturesque lagoon, where we strolled around it to stretch our legs. The high altitude however was playing its part and every step felt like three, and every breathe was a struggle. We spotted many Llamas grazing, and a lot of pooh too, all in one place. Back in the jeep for another bumpy ride, past other lagoons of different colours. At this stage the lagoons were of plenty and the head was thumping.

David & Angela in front of the Red Lagoon

David and some Llamas

Strech that neck sexy!

A different sight followed after a longish ride, it was the stone tree that everyone were excited about. Well I think people were more excited about going to the toilet instead. But there it was in its full glory (a rock), that kinda looks like a tree. Wehoo. Still the headache was present, so enjoyment was of the minimal kind.

Angela, David & Stone Tree

The whole group in front of the green toxic lagoon

haha, he fell! Sucker!

Hola Flamingos

We progressed downhill to a lower level and to check out the still active volcano and the lava field. That was pretty cool sight as it was still smoking a bit and the last time it erupted was about 10 years ago. That was that, the sights were done for the day and onto the village of San Juan. We played cards, had a taste of Llama and Bolivian wine and had a hot shower. All followed by sleepy time.

There was no trainstation and we were tired

Alessandra, David & Angela

Playing cards and having fun!

Angela & David