Destination: Ecuador

Gallery: Ecuador

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 | By fish47 | Photo Gallery

Tunguraha Erupting

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 | By fish47 | Views [2239]

I sit up straight in bed, what has just happened? I have been awakened by a huge explosion and the electricity has also gone out. I look out the window and am surprised to see it is raining rocks from an erupting volcano four miles away. What do I do ... Read more >

Tags: Adrenaline

Gallery: ecuador

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 | By petkat | Photo Gallery

Overnight in Guayaquil

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [1393]

We decide to take the bus back to Guayaquil tonight, to be sure we have no issues making our flight out the next day. We would have had to leave the beach on the 5:00 a.m. bus if we were to leave tomorrow, as there are only two busses that go direct, ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Cuenca, Ecuador

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 | By koleta | Views [561]

I´m now in Cuenca in the south of Ecuador. Been here two seconds and have decided that I like it. It looks cultural and colonial, and the traffic is not as mental as Quito´s (judging by the number of beeps per minute, and the length of the beeps). The ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Day Tripping Up the Coast to Puerto Lopez

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [1367]

We've spent several days just relaxing here in Punta Ayampe in "June gloom" weather. Windy conditions have given way to glassy morning surf sessions, yoga and meditation on the ocean view deck, and just chillin', taking the chance to catch ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

Secret Surf Spot Unveiled

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [1632]

To my dear surfer friends who have been religiously following our blog, we have a special gift for you. Punta Ayampe here in Ecuador is like Costa Rica 16 years ago. We have the whole beach break to ourselves, not just one peak, but kilometers of ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

checking in from Banos

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 | By petkat | Views [1234] | Comments [1]

We arrived in Banos to find it a very appealing town. The bus trip from Quito was uneventful, but we continue to hear stories of people meeting with misfortune, so we really are aware of our belongings and the time of day we are about. Two Swiss women ... Read more >

Tags: adventures

Otavalo, Ecuador

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 | By koleta | Views [626]

Spent the last week or so in Otavalo, north of Quito. It´s famous for it´s Saturday market, and justly so. The first day I saw the market I wanted to buy everything. (So I promptly removed myself and went back later with less cash in hand.) Everything ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

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Sun, 11 Nov 2007 | By trondbond | Photo Gallery

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Sun, 11 Nov 2007 | By trondbond | Photo Gallery

Gallery: vollontørene iviterer misjonærene

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 | By trondbond | Photo Gallery

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Sun, 11 Nov 2007 | By trondbond | Photo Gallery

Mugged in Santa Elena! Guns, Rocks and Psycho Men

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [2579]

You never think it will happen to you. Despite being overly paranoid and conscientious about the way we travel, we can never truly be safe, especially in South America. We've read the horror stories of others having been robbed, mugged and physically ... Read more >

Tags: scams & robberies

Day of Recovery

Fri, 9 Nov 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [1288]

We opt to kick it one more night in Baños, to allow my antibiotics some additional time to kick in. With limited days before our flight to Peru, we decide we don't have enough time for Cuenca and the beach. Given that Ecuador is probably the last spot ... Read more >

Tags: Food & eating