Cotopaxi National Park

Cotopaxi is an active volcano not to far outside of Quito.  According to the Ecuadorians it is the tallest active volcano in the world.  Although others claim differently.  Whichever, it is breathtaking.

The tour included a hike up to a refuge and a bike ride to a lake.  The woman at the tour company was definitely not forthcoming about the weather.  Everyone had to stop and buy hats and gloves. The weather was brutal at the top.  A lot of tour companies just turned around.  I attempted part of the walk to the refuge, but decided against it.  Most of the group turned around.

When you can see further than an arms length the views are suppose to be spectactular

Everyone all bundled up.

After the few brave souls got back from their venture we did a bike ride down to a lake.  I had not been on a bike for a very long time, was interesting to say the least

The group met up in Quito that night for dinner and drinks. Had a great time.  It was fun to meet people from all over the world-Equador, Brazil, Spain, Australia, Germany.