Previous Once Igor came back, he and Gertrunania slowly brought Ivan down the mountain. “We’ll make it to Narit Cave tonight. I believe there are medical supplies in that cave. There is a lot of food that is easy to get near there. Igor can take care of you until you heal.” “The plane back […]

Previous Mount Leli was different. Climbing up the crater to the side of the pass that led to the highest crater wasn’t too difficult, with ropes. Slow, sure. Ivan focused on climbing up. They reached the crater top, and realized a dilemma. The crater was incredibly steep, and the edges eroded when they touched them. […]

Ivan turned to his climbing partner, Igor. “Ready to climb this Mount ‘Leli’?” “Certainly. We’ve climbed far more difficult mountains, including that Cirsao one on the other island, which is higher. The locals just don’t climb mountains.” “They don’t seem to be interested in adventure,” Ivan agreed. “It’s less than two miles above sea level. […]