The climb up was pretty intense, as you can see from the pictures below.
They trick you into thinking the hike will be easy by paving the beginning of the trail. Once the cement stops, the going gets tough!
The pavement has stopped, but Connor and Jenn keep going!
The wind was pretty intense, but it sure felt nice on a hot day!
The look on Connor's face says it all - we're not anywhere near the top yet!
We decided to take a breather on the way up - the first of many with a three-year-old walking up an inactive volcano!
Moving on...
When it gets really steep, there are stairs carved into the face of the volcano. They sure can be daunting!
The parking lot sure seems far away...
Another break (and a look at how Haydn made the ascent - the only way to travel!)
Connor's Aunt Katie and Uncle Dennis made the hike with us but decided to turn back after one look at this staircase. Can't say I blame them...
Up that staircase, through a dark tunnel, up a winding staircase, and through a WWII bunker, and you arrive at the summit. Here are some pictures of the AMAZING view:
1 comment:
WOW! What an incredible view! You guys are brave to go all the way up there. I don't know if I could handle the height thing. Looks like you all are having a fantastic time. So jealous!
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