Cuenca is the third largest city in Ecuador for population after Guayaquil and Quito. Surrounded by beautiful mountains and crossed by four rivers it was an important site for the Incas and of course later for the Spanish. The majority of roofs are tiled in shades of light to dark…
Ecuador
when I asked for a break Baños, I didn’t mean my bra.
/ 19/05/2013Baños is so called due to the hot springs and subsequent public baths all over this small and pretty town, surrounded by mountains and a volcano. There are also several massage spas, manicure and pedicure salons and a glorious chocolate shop selling rare 100% cocoa chocolate bars. I love dark…
run through the jungle
/ 19/05/2013Shiripuno community sits along the Napo River not far from Misahualli, a half hour drive from the capital of the province, Tena. Developed and run by the women of the village, the tourist centre includes traditional bamboo and thatch cabins for accommodation, no electricity, a traditional and regular kitchen, dining…
play it again, Quito
/ 17/05/2013Our Intrepid Active Galapagos tour finished in Quito and we celebrated with wood fired pizza and Marie bestowing awards on all passengers. JP and I earned the joint “Playful sea lions” award since we were fairly inseparable and fun. Marie and Paul are very special people and if you’re up…
street eats and stellar beaches on Santa Cruz
/ 17/05/2013Santa Cruz is the money island, land of big houses, bigger boats and tourist prices. Our hotel gave us a suite room so we had a large terrace and kitchen for the group to share, used primarily for pre- and post-dinner drinks and conversations. The view over the marina and…