We've now started the ascent which was so steep. With every step I was so winded because of the difficulty of the trail along with the elevation. I would hike about 1 minute and then break for a couple. I couldn't even carry my own water since every little thing weighed me down. So my alpaca, Dan, carried it for me.
steeper than it seems...
A view from above of the "7 Snakes" (Siete Culebras) trail of switchbacks we just climbed.