Lost in Tanslation

Things are tough here at the Mendoza Park Hyatt. Days are spent feasting on breakfast tortillas, lounging by the pool, exploring the town and sweating it out on the hotel stairmaster (Think Bill Murray in 'Lost in Translation'). Wolfgang arrived yesterday and we are just organising our last minute supplies. Apparently there are only 2 other climbers on the climb and 2 guides, which will make for a nice small group. We will meet the team tonight at a introduction feast, and tomorrow we set of for Penittentes Ski area from where we start the climb proper. From there we will walk for 3 days to base camp.