Hey Paulo, nice TR. I didn't know you were crying by the time I said so, (nice to tease you) I thought you already did on your approaching to the summit. :D (as I always do).
I felt so happy for you and for everybody else who was up there. It's so great to see everybody approaching to you, congratulating you and giving you a strong hug or just banging their ice axe against yours. It was a nice moment, wasn't it?
I've been up there many times and I don't think there's been one single time that I haven't shed a tear or two. I guess that's the joy of accomplishing a goal.
Personally, I think I'd feel more confortable if I was going unroped on my own than climbing roped up with somebody else. That way I wouldn't be pulled down on the 5,500 m crevasse as it happened that day jajajh! :D. I guess I was lucky again.
Yes!, you couldn't go back to Brasil without summiting Cotopaxi.
Yes i was hehehe
But you couldn't see because of my goggle hehehe
I know you d be more happy or so if you were alone, but you have to work after all...it's part of the great deal called life!
Waiting for your news on Aconcagua!
Your words describe it nicely, really.
Abrazos hermano!
Paulo
great job in sticking with it to summit cotopaxi. success is so much sweeter after having to deal with the adversity of failure. keep up the excellent work!
Boriss Andean - Feb 15, 2011 11:34 am - Voted 10/10
Jahah!Hey Paulo, nice TR. I didn't know you were crying by the time I said so, (nice to tease you) I thought you already did on your approaching to the summit. :D (as I always do).
I felt so happy for you and for everybody else who was up there. It's so great to see everybody approaching to you, congratulating you and giving you a strong hug or just banging their ice axe against yours. It was a nice moment, wasn't it?
I've been up there many times and I don't think there's been one single time that I haven't shed a tear or two. I guess that's the joy of accomplishing a goal.
Personally, I think I'd feel more confortable if I was going unroped on my own than climbing roped up with somebody else. That way I wouldn't be pulled down on the 5,500 m crevasse as it happened that day jajajh! :D. I guess I was lucky again.
Yes!, you couldn't go back to Brasil without summiting Cotopaxi.
Abrazos!
Boriss...
PAROFES - Feb 16, 2011 5:51 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Jahah!Yes i was hehehe
But you couldn't see because of my goggle hehehe
I know you d be more happy or so if you were alone, but you have to work after all...it's part of the great deal called life!
Waiting for your news on Aconcagua!
Your words describe it nicely, really.
Abrazos hermano!
Paulo
rgg - Feb 15, 2011 1:10 pm - Voted 10/10
Great story!Glad you finally made it up there. I think I can imagine how you must have felt!
PAROFES - Feb 16, 2011 5:53 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Great story!Yes Rod, and even with the throat damaged, it was easy after all. 5.5 hours and that was it.
I felt HAPPY, period! hehehe
Cheers
Paulo
PAROFES - Feb 16, 2011 5:56 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Experiences..The difficulties make the tr interesting for sure, rich in words and feelings!
Thanks buddy!
Paulo
CBakwin - Feb 20, 2011 12:17 pm - Hasn't voted
YoGood job and very nice photos Paulo, sorry we never were able to have that beer in Quito!
PAROFES - Feb 21, 2011 9:18 am - Hasn't voted
Re: YoDon't worrie man, it happens a lot...hehehe
Thanks!
Cheers
Paulo
Inday - Feb 20, 2011 3:55 pm - Voted 10/10
CongratulationsWas so lucky to meet you in Ecuador, and it was great to see you conquer Cotopaxi. Way to fight and earn that summit!
PAROFES - Feb 21, 2011 9:19 am - Hasn't voted
Re: CongratulationsYeah dude!
We have to met again in the future, for Denali climb!
Cheers
shanahan96 - Feb 21, 2011 12:01 am - Voted 10/10
congrats PAROFES!great job in sticking with it to summit cotopaxi. success is so much sweeter after having to deal with the adversity of failure. keep up the excellent work!
jamie
PAROFES - Feb 21, 2011 9:20 am - Hasn't voted
Re: congrats PAROFES!You got that right. When we have to overcome some bad situations on the mountains and after all succeed, it taste better!
Cheers Jamie
Paulo
TyeDyeTwins - Jun 29, 2012 9:59 pm - Voted 10/10
DAMN!!!You are a badass my friend! This is some of SP's finest! Thanks for posting!
PAROFES - Jun 30, 2012 9:18 am - Hasn't voted
Re: DAMN!!!Thanks very much man!
This is an old TR but I am glad to see people still look at it...
:^)
Cheers and happy fishing!