Around and Above

Yesterday, I went on a hike with Kristin's (the friend I've been staying with) friend, Brendan up above Xela. It was such a gorgeous day with clear skies and perfect weather. Xela is about 7500 feet above sea level, and I was feeling the lack of oxygen at this altitude as we hiked up the hillside. We took several breaks and drank lots of water. It felt so good, though, to get out of the house, move around, and get winded.

I've posted some pictures from the hike. The first three are pictures around Kristin's house in the city. She's on the outskirts, so you can see the mountains on her street. The rest are as we got higher above Xela. You should be able to see the pictures much bigger if you click on them. It was so beautiful!