Hola from Quito.
So, we spend intensive couple of days in Banos doing different activities such as rafting and canyoning and, of course, we had the Ecuadorian style new year´s party too.
Too early in the morning of the Jan 1st we packed our bags and headed to Tena, more specifically to Talag for Amazon home stay for three days. Living and hiking in the jungle was absolutely great and big thanks goes to the host Delfin & his family. Our western lifestyle definitely needs some critical evaluation - (economic) growth and consumption are not the answers for the global ecological challenges of today and tomorrow.
From the jungle we took a bus to capital Quito where we are staying for the last couple of days of our tour. I was tempted to try to climbing the volcano Cotopaxi but coming from lowlands and the time constraints given by my own itinerary (departure on Saturday) make it a bit too risky and hasty adventure at this point. So instead, we did some easier touristy stuff like the equator and historical centre of Quito.
My time here in South America is almost over and the trip overall has been (once again) eye opening experience. Also, I have had the privilege to meet some unique and like minded people from all around the world. Thank you and all the best to all of you fellow travelers.
Over and out from Quito. More pics sometime next week when I get home.
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So, we spend intensive couple of days in Banos doing different activities such as rafting and canyoning and, of course, we had the Ecuadorian style new year´s party too.
Too early in the morning of the Jan 1st we packed our bags and headed to Tena, more specifically to Talag for Amazon home stay for three days. Living and hiking in the jungle was absolutely great and big thanks goes to the host Delfin & his family. Our western lifestyle definitely needs some critical evaluation - (economic) growth and consumption are not the answers for the global ecological challenges of today and tomorrow.
From the jungle we took a bus to capital Quito where we are staying for the last couple of days of our tour. I was tempted to try to climbing the volcano Cotopaxi but coming from lowlands and the time constraints given by my own itinerary (departure on Saturday) make it a bit too risky and hasty adventure at this point. So instead, we did some easier touristy stuff like the equator and historical centre of Quito.
My time here in South America is almost over and the trip overall has been (once again) eye opening experience. Also, I have had the privilege to meet some unique and like minded people from all around the world. Thank you and all the best to all of you fellow travelers.
Over and out from Quito. More pics sometime next week when I get home.
