Saturday, May 8, 2010

Pulpito

Pulpito derives its name from the pulpit-like structure of rock, projecting high above the sea and visible for miles around. We anchored in 20 feet of water and rowed the dinghy into shore to climb to the top.

After a quarter mile of bushwhacking, we found the well-used trail that takes you safely to the summit. A grand view!
Back at sea level we checked out the vein of obsidian in the southern rock face of the point. The sand all around the pulpit is littered with bits and pieces of sharp, smooth obsidian, some the size of small soccer balls.

1 comment:

Glafcke Family of Eight said...

Hi Ardy & Marv - Matt & I were thinking back to last year and our trip to the Copper Canyon. Still amazing that we met you on the train! Glad to see you are still sailing and exploring. No travel plans for us this year. Last weekend we saw Rolly and Pat Portz at a family reunion. Be sure to let us know if you ever make it to Wisconsin. We'd love to see you again! - Katie & Matt Glafcke