A few days ago I had the chance to experience a really spectacular climb in Bolivia. With its almost 5400m, Pico Austria overlooks Lake Titicaca and other impressive views like Condoriri peak or Lake Chiar Khota. A place to be in peace with oneself and dream of flying.
I didn´t find the climb too hard but I guess that, having previously done the Salkantay Trek and been living for two months at a constant altitude of over 3000m, helped quite a lot. The temperature, as expected, was fairly low but luckily enough we had a sunny day and were really grateful for the warm rays of sun that made the trek more bearable.
Again, it was great to have the chance to leave La Paz behind for a while and get lost into the wild. The peaceful mountains can provide you with some fresh air far from the pollution of the big city. I also had the chance to see some rural areas and small villages on the way that would better represent the real Bolivia than the capital. I didn´t really take any pictures on the way to and from the mountain and I am starting to think that the best pictures of this trip are those ones I haven´t taken. On the other hand, I just don´t want to become a photographer of misery and poverty in this land. I will keep those images to myself. As far as you are all concerned, please be my guest and enjoy the beauty of nature in this exciting country.
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