Chugchilan to Isinlivi, A Lesson in Map Reading
Our hostal, Cloud Forest, renewed our spirits, washed our clothes and fed us a wonderful dinner. But more importantly, they confirmed...
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Nov 13, 2017
The Trail of Death, Quilotoa to Chugchilan
It was probably karma. I read a blog called “Practical Wanderlust” https://practicalwanderlust.com/2016/09/hiking-the-quilotoa-loop-ecua...
Nov 12, 2017
Loopy Over Lake Quilotoa
We packed a lot of adventure into a short stay in Latacunga. We found a great restaurant, got some rest, and watched a parade that never...
Nov 11, 2017
Escape to Ecuador
Ol and I met a group of six guys from Dallas, TX on our hike around Ecuador’s Quilotoa Loop. It’s a great hike which depending upon your...
Nov 9, 2017
Shaman, Transvestites, Beauty Queens and Decorated Pigs on Parade
Viva La Fiesta, Viva Latacunga! 197 Anos! Once again, we find ourselves with a room right on the square at the right time. It must be...
Nov 4, 2017
Catacombs, Ladies of the Morning and Dia de los Disfuntos (Day of the Deceased)
I’m not sure if we were lucky or just living right, but our time in Quito coincided with the Ecuadorian holiday Dia de los Disfuntos (Day...
Nov 4, 2017
El Gringo y La Gorda, The Best New Orleans Restaurant in South America
If you ever find yourself about an hour and a half south of Quito, Ecuador, in the town of Latacunga, at the foot of Cotapaxi Volcano, do...
Nov 2, 2017
Travel is Not a Matter of Money but of Courage
We are enjoying our time in Quito, exploring El Centro from our temporary home at Hotel Casa Montero, overlooking Santa Domingo Plaza....
Nov 1, 2017
Can Travel be Cheaper than Staying at Home?
We are spending a few days in Quito, the capitol of Ecuador. We are here to not only visit one of our favorite cities, but to visit the...
Oct 31, 2017
Happy Halloween from Quito!
So far we have enjoyed two days of costumes and can't wait for tonight's spectacle of Dia Delos Difuntos (Day of the Deceased). And, to...
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