Stream in OtavaloThe first scrambleNear the top of the first scramble in Otovalo.Traditional Kichwa kitchenMarina making bread the way her great grandmother did
Quito
Basílica del Voto Nacional in downtown QuitoBoris getting his homemade grill ready for BBQ.Trin mixing concrete in QuitoThe “gems” created from Tagua nuts are made into beautiful jewelry.Helping to weld and install a security gate at the Dunamis FoundationView from the safe house at the Dunamis Foundation. Elevation: Over 12,000 feet (3,600 meters).Princessa, Boris’s rescued dog
QuilotoaLoop
Viewpoint on the Quilotoa TrailIsinlivi landscape
View of the farming plateausSheep near IsinliviAdorable little pigs on a farm near the Quilotoa loop trail
Steep farm in a valley near QuilotoaQuilotoa Crater OverlookPart of the narrow trail on the inside of Quilotoa CraterNarrow trail inside the Quilotoa CraterBeautiful view from the animal path inside the Quilotoa CraterColors of Quilotoa LakeOwen, Tim, Ted, Emmanuelle, and Lucie ahead of us on the trail. They were a great group to hang out with and made the trail just that much more special. Photo Credit to Lucie.
Cuenca
Art on the side of a building in Cuenca
Galapagos
Galapagos Sunset
Marine IguanasGalapagos Seal Lions
Tortuga bay path. These giant cacti trees can live up to 200 years. They have a trunk like a tree and are eaten by iguanas and tortoise.Trin on the beach with a marine iguanaBlue Footed boobie and BonnieBlue Footed Boobie
Cajas National Park
Polylepis TreesCajas National Park lakeCajas National ParkHearding Llamas off the trail
Retired from Corporate America at the age of 43 along with her husband Trinity. In 2016 they sold their home to begin a nomadic life of slow travel. Bonnie writes of their experience on the road in each country. Subscribe to follow her stories here.
Some of the most incredible scenery I’ve ever seen. That bridge crossing looked like one of those, “hold my beer” moments. Every blog is better then the last one.
OH MY WORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Girl, you guys take it easy. I don’t want you dying on me out there. But it was an interesting read. Crossing that half-baked bridge and then doing that trail – there are no words. LOL
I just came across this post via your Pin (I’m a little late to the party), but it was fun to read! I just visited Quilotoa a couple weeks ago and my video comes out about it tomorrow. I just did a day trip with some friends and we did not do the loop. On another trip, I think it’d be fun to do the 5 day loop after reading this! Heading to Banos and then Cuenca next week for a month, so hopefully able to do some nice multi-day hikes coming up soon.
Cool, I’ll look out for your video I’d love to see it. I highly recommend the loop, beautiful country side. We will be in Brazil another month then head to Argentina. Hope to meet you someday!
Enjoyed the read. Sounds like you are finding adventure and friends along the way.
Yes, lots of really wonderful people:)
Some of the most incredible scenery I’ve ever seen. That bridge crossing looked like one of those, “hold my beer” moments. Every blog is better then the last one.
Thank you John! I was definitely holding onto the wires of that bridge when I could reach them
OH MY WORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Girl, you guys take it easy. I don’t want you dying on me out there. But it was an interesting read. Crossing that half-baked bridge and then doing that trail – there are no words. LOL
We are still having fun. No worries we won’t die out here on purpose. LOL
Haha. You’re funny. Don’t die even if not on purpose. Bwahahaha
OK, I’ll try 🙂
Great post!
Thank you!
Finally got to writing about this. Linked to you guys too!
Very cool. I enjoyed your account of the trek: http://myturntotravel.com/quilotoa-loop/#comment-42 Thanks for the link to our blog!
I just came across this post via your Pin (I’m a little late to the party), but it was fun to read! I just visited Quilotoa a couple weeks ago and my video comes out about it tomorrow. I just did a day trip with some friends and we did not do the loop. On another trip, I think it’d be fun to do the 5 day loop after reading this! Heading to Banos and then Cuenca next week for a month, so hopefully able to do some nice multi-day hikes coming up soon.
Cool, I’ll look out for your video I’d love to see it. I highly recommend the loop, beautiful country side. We will be in Brazil another month then head to Argentina. Hope to meet you someday!