… ‘The level of frustration is growing, I walk covered up from the toes to the top of my head, the sweat is dripping. I keep securing the scarf around my head. I blend in well. I’m trying to take a photo. I’m getting more and more annoyed. I want to remove it, I can’t breathe’ … On the 21st of September I returned home from Iran. Since I came back, I have heard...
The Lake District/Cumbria The year of my micro-adventures 2020 and 2021 were the years of my micro-adventures. Due to the pandemic my big travel plans had to be postponed, but this created at the same time a space for exploring many local areas. I came up with alternative plans, and many interesting challenges. I didn’t want to be stuck in central London, so I...
The trip finished with a few bruises here and there—painful crossbones from my La Sportiva Boots, strained muscles, slightly frostbitten fingers, a dry face from the wind and snow, red eyes, and a split lip. But it doesn’t matter. What’s most important is what I felt inside—my soul was dancing, and I was filled with happiness! Difficulties, efforts, pain, fear...
Hiking my mythical peak – Mount Olympus – home to 12 Olympian Gods Since I read about Greek mythology in primary school, I was fascinated with the romanticism and folklore it presents. I never thought that I would be standing on top of Mount Olympus ‘the mountain of the gods, the home of the 12 Olympian gods’ that I once read about. On the 1st of...
La Joyita camp Magical ‘White Women’ People when they hear Mexico they think about Cancun beaches, fiesta, drinks, dancing, Aztec culture, anything but mountains. But you will be surprised to learn that there are amazing peaks to climb in Mexico! I was lucky enough to stand on the top of two of them, Iztaccihuatl and Pico de Orizaba. Iztaccihuatl Iztaccihuatl is the...
“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle” – Albert Einstein. My lucky day On Tuesday the 22nd of March 2022, I left Mexico City to meet my mountain guide – Juan with whom I was supposed to be climb two volcanoes. I believe that on this day everything that has happened and...
Mexico City The first day in Mexico CIty was all about getting a glimpse of the city, feeling the atmosphere, discovering local markets, and trying as many of the local dishes as my stomach could handle. People who know me, or who travelled with me know that I’m crazy about local markets and street food! But let’s start from the beginning, I’m sorry but it will be a...
My itinerary I’m sharing here my itinerary maybe it will be useful for someone who is planning a similar trip to mine. Mountains: Iztaccíhuatl and Pico de Orizaba Sunday – 20/03/22 Flying out London – Madrid @16.55 – 20.25 Madrid- Mexico City @23.55 -5.30 Monday – 21/03 Arriving to México City airport @5.30am – transfer to...
“Losing a battle or losing everything we thought we possessed will bring us moments of sadness. But when those moments pass, we will discover the hidden strength that exists in each of us, a strength that will surprise us and increase our self-respect” Paulo Coelho, Manuscript Found in Accra. Few months ago, I was diagnosed with patellofemoral joint chondropathy and...
Citlaltépetl “Star Mountain” Daily journal entries and photos from the trip: Volcano Madness Orizaba is also called by its Aztec name Citlaltepetl, which means “Star Mountain.” It is the highest summit in Mexico and the highest volcanic peak in North America. It is considered to be currently in a dormant state. Pico de Orizaba is also one of The Volcanic...