Mexico’s Volcanoes: Luedtke & Team Enjoy Day Exploring Puebla
Posted by: Ben Luedtke
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico
Today was a decadent day of relaxation in Puebla, named “Cultural Heritage of Humanity” by UNESCO.
The day was warm, the sun was shining, and music filled the air. This historic city could not be more charming from its tree filled main square, to the artisan markets, churches, and restaurants.
During the day, we strolled the streets, visited Pirámide Tepalcáyotl, and just caught up on life and work.
We all met in the evening for a team dinner at an exceptional restaurant, Mural de los Poblanos. We tasted moles from the region (while wearing bibs), gazed up at the moon through the open ceiling, and caught up on each other’s days.
On the way home, we indulged in the largest churro one has ever seen. We took it back to the hotel and proudly ate it on the rooftop while taking in the city views. It was a truly special moment.
If we were to write a 6-word memoir for our time together it might be: ‘Came for mountains, left as friends.’
As we have remarked throughout the trip, we love the mountains, but it is really the people that make the experience. We all come for different reasons — to immerse in nature, to stand on the top of the world, to challenge ourselves and push boundaries, to enjoy time with friends, to be truly alive… and when we leave we are always a little bit changed in a profound way. We are grateful for our paths to have crossed and that we got to take this unforgettable journey together.
Tomorrow we head to Pico de Orizaba for the last leg of our adventure. Here we come!
RMI Climber Whynde Kuehn
