"THE GANG CONTEMPLATES DRUM CIRCLE SABOTAGE" A stint at Plaza Argentina wouldn't be complete without being kept awake by the repetitive and monotone sound of Argentine dance music mixed with improvised drum solos, all accompanied by a Peruvian pan flute. This amazing melody finally wrapped up around 4am. The Gang took a load of food and equipment to Aconcagua's Camp 1 today in great style, despite the dry and dusty scree slope that must be gained. We spent an hour at 16,200 ft and descended to quesadillas and siesta. Rest day tomorrow and hopefully a full night's sleep. It's always sunny at Plaza Argentina! RMI Guide Mike King

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