The Black Sheep Inn

We’ve now arrived at Black Sheep Inn and we’re loving it up here in the Andes. Surrounded by volcanoes and watching the sun light on the mountains is a breathtaking way to spend the afternoon. Our first full day here we went for a long and steep hike! Climbing up a small, winding trail was strenuous and exhausting given the altitude, but we were rewarded along the way with details about Andean medicinal plants that we passed. We arrived at the local cheese factory for a taste of cheese and a much needed ice cream dessert, made right there from the local cows. From there, we continued on through the dense and luscious cloud forest — so cloudy that the dew collected on our hair as we meandered along the trail. In the evening, we arrived exhausted but ready for our history of agriculture discussion by the ever captivating Javier.