Monthly Archives: February 2014

After my adventure filled time in Banos I headed further south to Cuenca for a couple of days of relaxation.  Cuenca is a town originating from the time of the Inca which was then recast as a colonial administrative centre … Continue reading →

After my fun time in Mindo I headed to another centre for adventure sports, Banos, in the southern part of the Ecuador.  I spent three days there enjoying the outdoors as well as the natural hot springs.  Banos is a … Continue reading →

After my adventures in the jungle I headed a couple of hours north of Quito to Mindo.  This is a tiny town of 2000 people seated at 1250m of elevation.  It is situated in the middle of a cloud forest … Continue reading →

I returned yesterday from 4 days in the Ecuadorian portion of the Amazon rainforest known as Cuyabeno.  Like the Galapagos, this was an adventure filled with wonderful scenery and many interesting animals and birds. The adventure started with my first … Continue reading →

I came back to Quito yesterday so that I would be here tonight to catch the bus into the Amazon.  Since I’ve already spent about 4 days in Quito, today I spent going to see the last few things I … Continue reading →

Yesterday, I hired a guide to take me to some of the surrounding villages around Otavalo.  The area has a very rich tradition of high-quality handicrafts produced in the various villages that are mostly available at the Saturday market in … Continue reading →

On Friday, I headed north from Quito to a small town of about 10,000 people called Otavalo.  The town is known for it’s massive Saturday regional market that has many fine locally made handicrafts.  Being a fiber lover, this was … Continue reading →

My time in the Galapagos was awe inspiring, amazing, fantastic – pick an adjective and it applies so long as it is a positive one.  It was totally surreal the pristine landscapes and the variety of wildlife.  Every so often … Continue reading →