Destination: Ecuador

Bike ride and Devil's waterfall

Sat, 9 Nov 2013 | By guiri74 | Views [347] | Comments [1]

So, after a day relaxing I've decided to get some action in! Bike riding down the Ruta de las cascadas. Rental of a mountain bike with disk brakes done. Starting around 9.30am alone. Day is hot. Riding in the sun and green plush mountains fantastic. ... Read more >

Photos: Banos

Fri, 8 Nov 2013 | By guiri74 | Photo Gallery

Banos, adventure capital of Ecuador

Fri, 8 Nov 2013 | By guiri74 | Views [352]

So here I am in Banos, Ecuador. Adventure city for that as there are multiple choices such us, rafting, canyoning,zip lining, mountain biking, etc... So for my first full day I have decided to take it easy. Small walk around the city to realize this ... Read more >

Photos: Cheese Factory and hike

Thu, 7 Nov 2013 | By guiri74 | Photo Gallery

Cheese Factory visit and hike

Thu, 7 Nov 2013 | By guiri74 | Views [247]

So the last day in the Black Sheep in and the lovely area of the Quilitoa Lake. The day is beautiful so we prepare to take a trip to the local Swiss cheese factory. The trip took 45min by car. The factory was un a little village. It was a very small ... Read more >

Photos: Horse riding to Cloud Forest

Tue, 5 Nov 2013 | By guiri74 | Photo Gallery

Horse riding to the cloud forest

Tue, 5 Nov 2013 | By guiri74 | Views [187]

Another day in paradise. Woke to beautiful blue sky and sun shinning. Couldn't ask for more! Today's adventure is horse riding to the cloud forest. Trek starts at 9am and I am given a 9 month pregnant horse to ride!!! Yeah, I did wonder when she was ... Read more >

Photos: Lake Quilitoa Hike

Mon, 4 Nov 2013 | By guiri74 | Photo Gallery

Lake Quilitoa hike

Mon, 4 Nov 2013 | By guiri74 | Views [1164]

Well after a good night sleep I was awake by 5.30am and hogging the shower at 6am so I could have all the hot water! It seems I have learned some small tricks of the backpacking world. Breakfast followed at 7.30am with muesli followed by scrambled eggs.... Read more >

Photos: The Black Sheep Inn

Sun, 3 Nov 2013 | By guiri74 | Photo Gallery

The Black Sheep Inn

Sun, 3 Nov 2013 | By guiri74 | Views [194]

So, after one day back in Quito I am off to he adventures. I've decided to head towards Lake Quilitoa high up in the mountains again. Not an easy route to get there as it involved 1 taxi, 2 buses and 1km walking! Let's just say that it has been one hell ... Read more >

Photos: Quito 1day visit

Sun, 3 Nov 2013 | By guiri74 | Photo Gallery

Leaving Cotopaxi

Sat, 2 Nov 2013 | By guiri74 | Views [225]

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 [182]

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 >