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nic0704: Preparing the gear
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nic0704: Puente del Inca - a natural volcanic feature that bridges the Vacas river
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nic0704: The old buildings beneath Puente del Inca
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nic0704: Snowy peaks through the trees
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nic0704: Rich red colours in the hills around Puente del Inca
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nic0704: Remains of the buildings near Puente del Inca
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nic0704: Upside down Argentine flag
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nic0704: Javier admiring the view at the markets at Puente del Inca
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nic0704: Waiting for our transport at the hostel in Puente del Inca
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nic0704: Snowy peaks around the hostel at Puente del Inca
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nic0704: The start of the approach trek at Punta de Vacas
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nic0704: Argentine flag the correct way up this time!
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nic0704: On the trail up the Vacas valley
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nic0704: Following the Vacas river
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nic0704: On the trail up the Vacas Valley
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nic0704: Having lunch break by one of the streams
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nic0704: The Vacas valley
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nic0704: Following the Vacas river as it winds around the mountains
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nic0704: Following the Vacas river
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nic0704: The arrieros with the mules transporting all the gear
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nic0704: Mariano, our main guide, leading the group
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nic0704: Pampa de Leñas - our first camp site at 2950m
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nic0704: Remains of a mule at Pampa de Leñas campsite
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nic0704: The mules resting at Pampa de Leñas
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nic0704: Setting up the tents at Pampa de Leñas our first campsite
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nic0704: Setting up the tents at Pampa de Leñas
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nic0704: Small visitors at Pampa de Leñas
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nic0704: Group meal!
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nic0704: Sergey constructing a make-shift tripod - wheelbarrow and chair!
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nic0704: "One for time" crossing the Vacas river