We got up early in the morning and started climbing (after putting on the clothing – pants, jacket, snow boots and ice picks). This time we had a fast group and we did the climb in only three hours, the first part took us an hour and a half and then we stopped for lunch. We then continued and our guide decided (but apparently neglected to tell us) not to stop until we reached the stop. The weather was great and the entire valley below us was covered with clouds that gave the whole trip a great atmosphere. When we got to the top we rested a little and later put on our gas masks to look into the crater but all we could wee was smoke (the lava was not visible). We nearly choked to death on the fumes and were blinded by sand blown into our eyes by the strong wind.
Then we started to go back down the mountain. We ran a little in the snow and then we started to ski down. We used the special equipment that god gave us, which the local guides refer to as ass-boarding. We slid down most of the mountain and it was great. I even slid face first once just for the fun. The last slide was the best. The guide slid down first and waited for us. We then slid down and when we got to him he told us to keep going (while still sliding) over the little ridge he was standing on. I kept going and suddenly the earth disappeared beneath me and I went down a very steep slide. It was like a roller coaster but better.
When we finally finished all our butts were frozen (Israeli, Canadian, Australian, Chilean and German butts united in cold!).
Anyway, now I am dry and clean and feeling great and I hope that things are good for you too and that you are having a good Chanukah.
P.s. there seems to be a problem with the scanners here so photos will come later, sorry.
Adios!
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