Destination: Ecuador

Gallery: Banos

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 | By david_vanessa | Photo Gallery

Quito

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 | By katrinamckeever | Views [1074]

Lovely white washed historic Quito is easily one of the loveliest colonial cities in Latin America, but a total ghost town at night as residents hurry home to bolt their doors against the violent reputation of the city. It is a real shame as it could ... Read more >

Tags: churches, colonial architecture, ecuador, equador, frescos., latin america, quito, south america

Tena, Ecuador. The Selva

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 | By kim-bloomfield | Views [3599] | Comments [3]

Tena is in the mid-southern part of Ecuador. It is known as the doorway to the “selva”, jungle. I spent two days in the Selva. My lodge was an amazingly modern. They use eco-water system for toilets and gray water. Tubes connecting to a nearby river ... Read more >

Wedding, Work, Weekends

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 | By meeshmaz | Views [1256]

Hello all! Its been so long since we have updated the BLOG! Lots to fill in! Michelle G and I are sitting here together trying to reflect on everything so we don´t leave ANYTHING out!!!!!! Here goes... WEDDING. Marcelo, the brother of our host dad, ... Read more >

Gallery: Mindo

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 | By david_vanessa | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Otavalo

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 | By david_vanessa | Photo Gallery

A Nice Long Walk to Clear My Thoughts

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 | By tnashbu | Views [863] | Comments [3]

A mi me encanta Ecuador. El pais, la gente, se amo todo. Pero, despues de estar aqui por casi seis semanas, soy muy agradecido por mi familia, mi casa, mis amigos.  Hoy pensaba mucho... de mi familia, relaciones, y la posibilidad que yo y Pancho podemos ... Read more >

Gallery: 18-19/07/08 Cuenca

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 | By matsmith | Photo Gallery

Cuenca

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 | By matsmith | Views [1825]

We knew the journey to Cuenca was going to be long, expecting to be on the bus for 8 hours, so when Diuego suggested getting a private bus, we jumped at the chance. Things didnt start too well as one of the girls in our group got drunk the night ... Read more >

Tags: cajas national park, panama hat

Cheers to Long Loading Times

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 | By tnashbu | Views [1219] | Comments [1]

Again it has been a long winter between posts, but this entry should be full of excitement and (GASP!) pictures. After three weeks of having the runs I am quite contently constipated... but there has been a lot more going on than changes in bowel movements.... Read more >

Gallery: ¡A Mi Me Encanta Ecuador!

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 | By tnashbu | Photo Gallery

Gallery: 15-17/07/08 Banos

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 | By matsmith | Photo Gallery

Banos and the invisible volcano

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 | By matsmith | Views [1044]

Banos has been the most relaxing part of our journey so far. It is a holiday resort for both locals and foreigners and it is famous for its spas with water from the volcano, which is right above it. Since we arrived 3 days ago, we have been trying to ... Read more >

Tags: cable car, spas, volcano

Gallery: Ecuador

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 | By ryanj_clark | Photo Gallery

12 NIGHTS IN QUITO, ECUADOR!

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 | By ryanj_clark | Views [1600] | Comments [1]

Monday, July 14-Sunday, July 27, 2008 It was great staying with couchsurfer Mercedes for two weeks in Quito.  Her mom owns a very nice big house called Casa De Verde with about 10 nice bedrooms, and Mercedes lives there and manages the place.  So I ... Read more >