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Today began way to early for my liking with a 5:30am wake up so we could hike a volcano. It was an active volcano which had had it's last eruption 21 days prior. We could still see the 6km where the lava had flowed and the steam rising from it. It was hard work. It didn't help that we had horses and their riders right behind us saying taxi, taxi every time you slowed down. After a long and slow hike up we got to a little shop set up in the volcanic rock that was selling volcanic rock jewelry made by children from the nearby village. It was beautiful and very unique. Next came the highlight of the hike, roasting marshmallows in the volcanic rock. It was amazing. We then hiked to the highest point of the volcano and enjoyed the view of the area. Then came the fun part, running down the side of the volcano. Let's just say it was interesting. The only way to not slip was to run and dig your heels as you went. Which was pretty scary. Ellie and I spent the whole time squealing as we slipped and slid down. It was incredibly fun. After getting back to the hotel and having a little down time we went to a group salsa dancing lesson. It was pretty funny, we were all pretty uncoordinated. I had trouble moving my arms, legs and hips at the same time while keeping with the beat. Dinner tonight was at a place called the sky cafe and it was delicious and had a beautiful rooftop bar.
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