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Teleferico, the Cable Car Ascent To the Top of the WorldTeleferico is what Quitenos call their tram or cable car. Teleferiqo (with a q) is its proper name. Angel and his family and I were swooped up on a foggy, intermittent rainy day.We ascended on the east side of El Ruco Pichincha Volcano! Breaking through those clouds a surreal feel took over like never before.
I was armed for the sudden change in temperature, dressed warmly with my umbrella in tow. We cozied up in the little gondola built for six, sat back and relaxed...well, almost! Since this is the highest tram in the world at 4100 metros (13,400 feet), Angel kept checking with me as we ascended, to see if I could still breathe. I had no problem. He was amazed! It's only because I have no phobias nor heart or breathing impediments. Once we reached the top, we were secluded somewhere between heaven and earth. We entered a building with little shops
Hugged by the fog, we could only see one other building, a closed restaurant. I'm sure there are others. On a clear day, you get a bird's eye view from the top of Cruz Loma (Cross Hill). Quito is at your feet. The other Pichincha Volcano, La Guagua and more volcanoes are in the distance, some near, some far. There are trails. For now, I'll have to take a rain check and get back with you.
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