The first day of the Quarry Trail (a three day pleasant stroll)
Ascending 4.5 km, accompanied by horse and hiking poll
Dusty then spectacular, with a dose of I can't breathe
Playing catch with local Andean kids made it difficult to leave
We had cooks and tent setter-uppers which was a rather extravagant
At times I did feel compelled to help out, even just for a stint
The campsite that night was breathtaking, at 4000m high
But beautiful, and chilly and a picture perfect sky