We were so taken by Ecuador on our first trip that we could hardly wait to go back for more. We arranged to hire Wilson, our guide from the first trip, to take us on another private tour to see more of the country that we missed during the guided tour. He was absolutely amazing! We saw so much more of this beautiful country and learned a lot about the culture. It was truly another amazing experience.
October 1 – Back for more Ecuador! (10/13/2015) - We absolutely fell in love with this country on our first trip. I blame it all on Wilson, our faithful tour guide. He did such a wonderful job the first time around, we hired him to be our personal guide… Read More ...
October 2 – Road Trip to Imbabura Province (10/14/2015) - Wilson picked us up on schedule and we headed out of town - north towards Cotacachi. Once out of Quito, he said he wanted to try out his new truck on some back roads. Who were we to complain, this… Read More ...
October 3 – Otavalo (10/15/2015) - We arrived in Cotacachi late the night before, after a sumptuous dinner in Ibarra with friends of Wilson. We were checked into a very nice B&B called the Yellow Guest House. The rooms are nice, with private baths, comfy beds and very nice… Read More ...
October 4 – Canyons, Chocolate and Ziplines! (10/15/2015) - The previous evening Wilson asked us what we wanted to do next. We had heard stories of the "Cloud Forest" and wanted to experience it. Our next adventure was set. We headed out from Cotacachi early in the morning travelling… Read More ...
October 5 – Birds, Canyons, and Volcanos (10/17/2015) - We awoke the next morning to the sound of birds chirping and the aroma of coffee wafting in from the outdoor eating area. There were hummingbirds everywhere! After a simple breakfast with fresh fruits and bread, we loaded up in… Read More ...
October 6 – Heading to Cuenca (10/18/2015) - After a wonderful stay in Latacunga at a local B&B, sorry no pictures....we headed south towards Cuenca. The road got twistier as we went, passing through many small communities, each with its own central square and church. Some of the… Read More ...
October 7 – Churches and Hats! (10/18/2015) - After a fabulous dinner at the Italian restaurant attached to our hotel and a relaxing night in our room, we woke up to the sounds of the city getting ready for a busy day. We took a walking tour of… Read More ...
October 8 – Weavers, Orchids, and Llamas (10/18/2015) - Today was a day of exploring the surrounding countryside of Cuenca. Our first destination was the small town of Gualaceo, where we visited a special place where a centuries old art called Ikat is done. It is a form of… Read More ...