Destination: Ecuador

Photos: Quito 1day visit

Sun, 3 Nov 2013 | By guiri74 | Photo Gallery

Leaving Cotopaxi

Sat, 2 Nov 2013 | By guiri74 | Views [230]

Well it is time to leave this little paradise called Secret Garden Cotopaxi and head into new adventures. Lucky to share a drive and cost with an English girl who was also at this location, back to Quito. Sad to say goodbye to all the animals that's ... Read more >

Photos: Ruminahuri hike

Fri, 1 Nov 2013 | By guiri74 | Photo Gallery

Hiking up Ruminahuri

Fri, 1 Nov 2013 | By guiri74 | Views [193]

Not much happened on Halloween day. Caught up with sleep, light walk and jacuzzi time. In bed by 8.30p, bliss! So for today I booked a nice hike up Ruminahuri (4700m). Hiking just myself with a guide. Set off at 8am with a small car ride up the hill ... Read more >

Photos: Cotopaxi Hike

Wed, 30 Oct 2013 | By guiri74 | Photo Gallery

A trip up Cotopaxi

Wed, 30 Oct 2013 | By guiri74 | Views [206]

After a restless night in a new place i woke up bright and early to a room with a view. Stunning sights of the mountains. Sun not quite out and a few clouds in horizon. Breakfast served at 7.30am. Delicious breakfast of fruit salad, banana pancake with ... Read more >

Photos: Zumba und Vilcabamba

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 | By farfalla | Photo Gallery

Photos: Cotopaxi National Park

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 | By guiri74 | Photo Gallery

Off to the mountain's

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 | By guiri74 | Views [223] | Comments [2]

Time for a change of scenary. Off to the Cotopaxi National park for some chilling and hiking. Location is The Secret Garden Hostel tucked away in between The Andean mountains. Trip up there on the hostel van. 2h ride from Quito. Last part of the ride ... Read more >

Photos: Ecuador

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 | By guiri74 | Photo Gallery

More Quito

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 | By guiri74 | Views [266]

So, after a hard Sunday gering over my cold and The altittude effects (if i had any), I decided to go and visit "La Mitad del mundo" which basically is the Equator line. After making my way on 2 public buses jammed packed with people i was dropped of ... Read more >

My first day

Sun, 27 Oct 2013 | By guiri74 | Views [276]

Well, I made it safe and sound to the centre of the world! After 2flights (yes, I was upgraded both flights :-)) I managed to land safe and sound. First adventure already at the airport when I attempted to go to the toilet only to be told by the cleaning ... Read more >

Photos: Ecuador 2013

Sun, 27 Oct 2013 | By guiri74 | Photo Gallery

The Galapagos Islands; sea-lions, snorkelling and sharks.

Sat, 26 Oct 2013 | By spacemanafrica | Views [3622] | Comments [1] | Video

I was unsure as to whether or not I would go to the Galapagos Islands. But I met some fellow travellers who raved about it and really recommended it. They said the flight there is the most expensive thing; once you're there it's cheap. I'd heard ... Read more >

Photos: Baños

Sat, 19 Oct 2013 | By farfalla | Photo Gallery