Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Mount Ararat – Approach

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First view of summit in the distance

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a bit closer

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New mode of transport arrives

The minibus could only take us to the end of the road.  The packhorses arrived to take our bags up to the first camp where we would spend one night to help with the acclimatisation.

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Opportunity to purchase souvenirs!

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Rather them than me!

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Jolly camping at the First Base – with evening sun below

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Time for supper in the Mess Tent, lovingly prepared by Mehmet

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