In the pick up truck on the way back - who needs a rollercoaster??
DAY 10 - COTAPAXI NATIONAL PARK AND VOLCANO
We did this as a day trip from Quito
Me feeling sick from the altitude!
WOW
Food: We were given Coca tea to help with the altitude sickness, it really works! These are the same leaves they use to produce the drug Cocaine!!
Hostel: Colonial House hostel in the Historical district in Quito, very different from La Mariscal!
DAY 11 - 13 QUITO - MINDO
Mindo a town set in a 'cloud forest' was only a 2 hour bus away from Quito and it couldnt have been more different! It was a lot warmer and more humid as its about 1500m lower than Quito.
Room with a view
On the way to waterfall Reina
At the butterfly farm..
Design: Very creative timber and sheet metal roof, deconstructivist some might say...
No such thing as health and safety or building regs then
ReplyDeleteHope you had a good time in the Amazon. Did you see any snakes or spiders?xx
ReplyDeleteno such thing as building regs steph! your idea of heaven??
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ReplyDeleteJust had a call from steph and tom- no Internet access. Now at Banos near a volcano. Had an amazing amazon trip with close encounters with the wildlife - tarantulas in the dining area , cayman ,enormous fish ,monkeys and snakes! Wow xx
ReplyDeleteLoving your blog Steph!! Looks like you are having a great time, and seeing so much! reading this makes my days at work a little more exciting, but also makes me want to pack my bags and just go!
ReplyDeleteHave fun! do take more pictures of colorful things, design, and impressive bridges! Lots of love to you both xxx