The morning started with breakfast at the hotel, then
departure at 0830 in the 4x4, trek bags on the roof and rucksacks
inside. We followed the same road out of La Paz as for our visit to
Chacaltaya, and once on the high plain, it was along the same road towards
Lake Titicaca.
(photo: The mules are loaded for our journey to Base Camp)
After a while, we turned right off
the tarmac road onto a very dusty and bumpy track. We continued on
the track, bouncing about until we finally arrived at the settlement of
Tuni. The point where the drive stopped and the walking started.
(photo: Looking back at Tuni settlement with views over to Huayna
Potosi)
Once all the equipment was on the mules, we set off for
our base camp - a 3 hour gentle trek into the mountains. We soon
arrived at Lake Tuni above the settlement, and once around it we ventured
deep into the valley.
(photo: And another view of Potosi across Lake Tuni)
The path was easy and only the odd
little 'bump' to go over. Plenty of Llama roaming around .... with
our approach causing them to raise their heads and stare.
(photo: Passing Llama as we catch a view of the snow-capped Condirri
range)
Eventually, we arrived at the lake with the Base Camp
area on the far shore. Stunning views across the lake to the
Condirri range of mountains.
(photo: Our Base Camp is the other side of the lake - with the
glacier visible which will lead us up to Pequena Alpamayo)
