Ecuador: Grom & Team Arrive in Otavalo
Posted by: Casey Grom, Leon Davis
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
Hola from Ecuador!
Today the team left the busy city of Quito and headed north to the much smaller and far more rural town of Otavalo. We were hoping to do a acclimatization hike on a small mountain called Fuya Fuya, but due to a little rain, thunder and lightning, we opted for a little acclimatization while eating pizza! And based on what happened to all the pizza, it was a huge success.
It was an enjoyable drive along the Pan-American highway through the Ecuadorian countryside. We passed many farms magically perched on hillsides and what seemed to be endless rose plantations. We spent the remainder of the afternoon playing cards, reading, taking naps and a review of all the gear we'll need for our upcoming climb. We are currently relaxing in the comfort of La Casa Sol.
Everyone is doing great and looking forward to tomorrow's adventure.
RMI Guide Casey Grom and crew.
Comments (3)
Go Team! Wishing all a safe and successful climb.
Go Doug- be safe and climb with grace…is that all you’ve got!:)
Love, Belladonna
Posted by: Donna on
Hey team, I hope you had a wonderful day. Send us updates when you can. Go Dale!!
Love, Erin
Posted by: Erin C on
Thanks for the massage today, hunny! It was nice and relaxing. I went shopping today and blew the gift cards. Woops.:) Mostly for the baby (Costco is vicious, can’t get out of there under $200 ever!) so I think you’ll approve. Lots of bday wishes from friends and family today which was very nice and considerate of everyone.
“Bedding down” (you nerd) for a nice ,relaxing evening with the Wolf Of Wall Street (living vicariously through a movie for my 30th ha! j/k It’s free on Prime and entertaining) and NOT working on ANYTHING tonight, for once. May have to “draw” myself a bath…
Sorry for my diary entry… but I figured you’d want to know how the day went. I promise this won’t happen publicly everyday but I know this will get to you :)
Hope you had a good day! Love you! Be safe and hope the weather holds out for you all!
ps. Baby Dean is a ninja tonight!
Posted by: Liz on