Category: For Adventure’s Sake

Misadventure part XXII

by espfeifer, posted in For Adventure's Sake, Mostly pictures with some mumbo jumbo in the middle, Silly/bordering on absurd., Travel Tips

Starting the hike with absolutely no idea about any real details except hearsay, I set off to climb Volcan Galeras, our local 14,000+ foot volcano with a few friends. Start early, be back for a late lunch and nap. No problem. Wrong.  12 hours.  12 hours of hiking. As if that weren't bad enough, I … Continue reading Misadventure part XXII

A Tramp through the Jungle

by espfeifer, posted in For Adventure's Sake, Silly/bordering on absurd.

With only minimal time to spend in Panama, I set my mind to using all of that time wisely, using every moment seizing the day and packing my one week with much adventure. Bus after bus I made it Boquete, a wonderful area full of jungle reserves. I gathered information about the next day's hike … Continue reading A Tramp through the Jungle

Volcán Acatenango

by espfeifer, posted in For Adventure's Sake, Mostly pictures with some mumbo jumbo in the middle

Acatenango is the second tallest volcano of Guatemala's 37 volcanoes. With a height of 13,000 ft, it is quite the trek from Antigua which sits at about 4500 ft. I have been studying Spanish in Antigua and wanted to spice up the weekend with a vigorous hike. It was truly challenging. Our group consisted of … Continue reading Volcán Acatenango