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    Once we got to the top of the volcano we were treated to Andes Condors soaring around us. We were told this was very rare to see them this close since there are only 108 of them left in Ecuador.. Even better was having the camera ready to take this picture. The guide Jose was very excited and asked for a copy of it immeidately.: by danidawnandstevo, Views[518]
         		 This part of the park was very interesting. Wild horses roam freely and boulders spit out by the Cotopaxi volcano litter the landscape. They tell us it blows approximately every one hundred years and it's been longer than that since it last blew. Long story short if it decides to blow anytime soon the hot lava, mud, rock and ash will follow this trail right to Quito. : by danidawnandstevo, Views[475]
         		 Our journey up Cotopaxi was a difficult one. Danielle says the title should be Fire and Ice. Brutal ABN winds blowing shards of ice in our faces on the way up. No views to be had with the cloud cover, only the satisfaction of making the hike to the retreat where we enjoyed a cup of hot chocolate and laughed at the other sorry souls trudging their way up the trail. : by danidawnandstevo, Views[350]
         		 Another stop at the National Park included Limpiopungo. It was a lagoon with a walking path around it. Took about 45 minutes. Pretty lame. : by danidawnandstevo, Views[346]
         		 Danielle conquered all three peaks!: by danidawnandstevo, Views[350]
     
    Not the easiest place to get to but you were rewarded with a great view and Condors!: by danidawnandstevo, Views[361]
         		 We had heard from other bird watchers there was a Tucan in the area. On one of our hike we were able to see two of them hanging out in a tree together.: by danidawnandstevo, Views[371]
         		 At Bella Vista we even saw some really cute mammals. I can't remember what this one was called but I recall the guide saying it was part of the weasel family.: by danidawnandstevo, Views[580]
         		 Walking along the craters edge. They just don't have the regulations. : by danidawnandstevo, Views[404]
         		 Lunch in the grass at Pasocha.: by danidawnandstevo, Views[553]
     
    A long ride up to Ruminahui. We are officially bowlegged.: by danidawnandstevo, Views[409]
         		 My horses name was Gomez. I called him Gomer because he was.: by danidawnandstevo, Views[349]
         		 We arrived at our hacienda for some hiking and horse back riding and were outfitted with a poncho and llama chaps. : by danidawnandstevo, Views[373]
         		 Danielle's horses name was Carbon. She said he was always trying to eat. : by danidawnandstevo, Views[382]
         		 Me Tarzan. Me not so good at being Tarzan.: by danidawnandstevo, Views[407]
     
    Nope I didn't cut my finger. That's the sap from the Blood Dragon tree. If you rub it into your skin it turns white and is used for many different purposes such as sun block (think zinc on the nose) acne, and an antiseptic. Of course this lead to mass harvesting of these trees for the sap. : by danidawnandstevo, Views[560]
         		 So after a big day of bird watching we descended the trail and low and behold there was a gym with concrete weights for me to lift. : by danidawnandstevo, Views[360]
         		 Our bike ride took us to a place called Bella Vista where bird watchers from all over the world unite. We didn't really know that but we joined the flock for some serious bird watching. Apparently Ecuador is a one of the best places in the world for doing this and our guide pointed out at least 15 different kinds of birds in the first 20 minutes. Hummingbirds galore and some really cool ones like this Tangier. : by danidawnandstevo, Views[537]
         		 Mountain bike riding the Bella Vista cloud forest. Lots of downhill for most of the day until we got crushed with 9km of nothing but up to polish off the day. Awesome views all day long. : by danidawnandstevo, Views[503]
         		 Fun pic of the day. Guy named Steve with lotsa ferrets. : by danidawnandstevo, Views[527]
     
    So our guide Fernando seemed to be a pretty well connected guy. It became obvious once we rolled into town and he honked at every other person on the street not to mention gave the Shaman a hug and a kiss and moved us to the front of the line to be blessed. : by danidawnandstevo, Views[564]
         		 Had to do the cheesy equator thing and straddle hemispheres. : by danidawnandstevo, Views[517]
         		 Danielle loved this little church and had to have a picture of it. It looks very simple almost like a kindergarten however it signifies something of great significance. This church in the Cuidad Mitad del Mundo shows the relationship between the ancient people and Catholicism. The two towers represent the two mountains they call
         		 This is our tour guide Fernando. He was pretty awesome. Local guy who loves his country and explained everything so well not to mention he had the coolest ride in town. Starter didn't work so he strategically parked at every stop so we could roll down a hill and pop the clutch. Better yet he even has this bad boy posted on his website. : by danidawnandstevo, Views[552]
         		 Can you spot the last Inca Emperor sleeping?: by danidawnandstevo, Views[485]
     
    Here we are at probably the highlight of the tour. It's one of two inhabited volcano craters in the world. Words can't describe the view and experience we had perched up high looking down at this area were they still use oxen to plow their fields. Our guide Fernando played a tune on some instrument he had hanging around his neck that gave us goosebumps. : by danidawnandstevo, Views[422]
         		 The long trip to the top of Panecillo was to see this partial view of a angel statue on top of the mountain overlooking the city of Quito. After this the rain really started coming down so we made our way back to our room to wring out our clothes and get warm. : by danidawnandstevo, Views[362]
         		 A portion of the long set of stairs. Altitude at 9000 ft was definitely a factor. : by danidawnandstevo, Views[464]
         		 Made the pilgrimage up a long set of stairs to get a brief view of the city of Quito before the clouds came in. : by danidawnandstevo, Views[491]
         		 La Campinia aka
     
    Old Town Market in Quito. Tried the street meat. No ill effects reported as of now. : by danidawnandstevo, Views[501]
         		 Kæmpeskildpaddeselfie 😊: by tinast, Views[349]
         		 Kæmpeskildpadde: by tinast, Views[387]
         		 Pascal, Ben, Mariela og Torill. Gode folk: by tinast, Views[444]
         		 Hele slænget minus Anna foran kratersøen: by tinast, Views[406]
     
    Udsigten fra junco vulkanen som har dannet øen san christobal: by tinast, Views[358]
         		 Mariela i lagunen.: by tinast, Views[220]
         		 Efter at have ledt efter den i ugevis fandt vi endelig vandfaldet og lagunen: by tinast, Views[206]
         		 Hesten er til gengæld rimeligt færdig med mit billede-fis: by tinast, Views[206]
         		 Jeg er ikke bange for heste.: by tinast, Views[197]
     
    Det kunne man nu ikke mærke på hende den dag vi hentede hestene hjem fra engen.: by tinast, Views[226]
         		 Torill er bange for heste: by tinast, Views[223]
         		 Den mest besynderlige milkshake i verdenshistorien: by tinast, Views[171]
         		 En modig søløve, der ikke er bange for sure tæer: by tinast, Views[228]
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         		 Punta Pitt er det eneste sted i verden hvor både blåfodede, rødfodede og Nasca suler yngler sammen: by tinast, Views[208]
         		 En til sule: by tinast, Views[193]
         		 Sule: by tinast, Views[203]
     
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