Carmen, Dionne, and Cris smI-YEL. Michele looks enviously at Vivian's rootbeer.

I-YEL blazing up the trail in stI-YEL (that's Yvea's word).

Vivian and Maura, checking out the rocks.

Cooool water...who can "fall" in first??

In the walk of the blind, the two-eyed Carmen is Queen.

Vivian and Maura stand on the breath-taking top of the trail - almost as high up as the condors.

Vivian rocks!

These acoustics beautifully accentuate Ernesto's mellifluous singing.

The road steepens - friendships deepen.

Vivian, Rita, and Maura - the women of the Tree.

By the time Vivian completes Step Six, she'll be one strong-gutted leader.

Attractive roadkill.