Tips for hiking (with Aaron)

1. When given a choice for a mototaxi vs. hiking the first 2 miles uphill. Choose a mototaxi

2. Remember you are in the Andes and the Peruvians don’t care if the route is straight. Up. The. Hill.

2. When you are thirsty after climbing uphill for 20 miles, pretend you are on the Titanic

4. If an Ocean scene seems far fetched, pretend you are a chachapoyan – living at 14,000 feet on a remote mountain top because other tribes are trying to kill you and this is your only hope for survival. Don’t forget to decorate your hut with pretty graphics, reminiscent of jaguar eyes.

5. Rely on each other for support.

6. Remember Aaron’s number 1 encourager, “it’s just up and over this next section.”

7. Think about riding a horse next time.