Breakfast at 8:00, by nine heading out to newly cut trails through some farms and wilderness areas. Very narrow and dangerous at times, but much more like what we were looking for. Lots of views from tops of hills. Came back for lunch, then in the pm they took us uphill, to some views that were simply stunning. Bolivar said only locals had ever been there, we were the first tourists to ever visit, and I believe it. Absolutely gorgeous! Got back around five, cold showers, finally met the ubiquitous Fabio, the owner of the lodge, and outfitter and organizer for the trip. Had a very nice dinner thanks to Anna, and was then surprised by a birthday cake for Roy. In place this small I don’t know how they managed to keep it a surprise, but they did! A very pleasant surprise, which we all promptly scoffed down, along with some wine. Anna even gave Roy a pair of socks as a birthday gift (unless someone left them laying around and she just thought they were ours, we’re not sure : -). We ended up chatting later than we probably should have, then packed our bags in anticipation of our early departure tomorrow, getting into bed around 11:00.
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