Eruptions

Whilst recently travelling through Guatemala I had the opportunity to climb a 3000m high volcano next to Lake Atitlan. Initially I thought it would be a ruddy good laugh with some quality views from the top, as well as being good fitness training for the 'Test Above the Rest' charity event next April.
Great views and training were attained, however the ascent was far from 'a good laugh'. As well as dodging bandits who like to relieve the odd traveller of their camera/money/hands whilst they climb the narrow jungle path to the summit, I was also completely exhausted by the time I reached the top. This enlightened me to the arduous task of climbing to Base Camp, which is an extra 2000m or so higher than the Volcano. Furthermore, as well as getting there, I am also gonna have to exercise my infamous 'right arm fast'.