Pumapunga (puma paw)
14. november 2023, Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
At Ingapirca on Sunday I saw the ruins of a Canari village that the Inca had built over the top of. Today I saw the ruins of a Canari village that the Inca didn’t build on but more modernLæs mere
Piedra de Agua
15. november 2023, Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
The most relaxing day of the trip. My neighbor/ friends and I went to a spa. Now, I love a nice spa that includes options. A place that has some combination of: multiple pools, mud, salt, coffee rubs,Læs mere
Mercado 10 de Augusto
17. november 2023, Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
Long walk today. D&J joined me and we walked to San Sebastián Parque about 2 km for lunch. We had Mexican that actually resembled Mexican. Then walked back with a stop at 10 de Augusto Mercado. TwoLæs mere
CanadianRestaurant eh?
18. november 2023, Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
You know you’re in a City of expats when there is a Canadian restaurant. Even in Canada, short of Tim Hortins, I didn’t know Canada even had restaurants specific to them. But here we are in CuencaLæs mere
Travellers Gut
19. november 2023, Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
It started yesterday after the Canadian lunch and continued most of today. I guess it is to be expected after so long in countries with less than perfect drinking water. There are so many ways to getLæs mere
Where’s Tree Guy?
21. november 2023, Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
Better than where’s Waldo…. parque Calderon.
Hop On - dont hop off-
21. november 2023, Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
I’m feeling better today and I got the hop on bus. This has worked for me in the past and again it was good. I saw some of the city that I haven’t seen before, and went high up to the top of theLæs mere
Curing Gut Symptoms
21. november 2023, Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
Step one- Google symptoms
Step Two- confirm it isn’t fatal
Step three- stay home and follow the Banana, Rice, Applesauce, toast diet (BRAT).
Step four- give up and go to pharmacy.
Step five- getLæs mere
Chinese in Ecuador
22. november 2023, Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
Across from my apartment is a Chinese restaurant. Similar to Panda Express but everything is made fresh to order at about 1/3 the cost. More importantly I was able place my entire order in SpanishLæs mere
On My way De La Playa - Montanita
24. november 2023, Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
I made it to the bus station, got my ticket and boarded a bus… I’m pretty sure it is the right one. Now a four hour ride to the second largest city in Ecuador Guayguil. I’m on schedule…
WeLæs mere
Other Side of the Andes
24. november 2023, Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
Wow! What an environmental change on the other side of the Andes. I got a tiny glimpse Amazon Rainforest. Hotter and wetter and very tropical .
Travel Guide
24. november 2023, Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 88 °F
I arrived in Guaygil at 11:32. This bus station is 3 stories tall. Bus pulled in on level 1. I go in to the station and started hunting for the place to purchase my next ticket. I kid you not thereLæs mere
Environment is warmer
24. november 2023, Ecuador ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
Heading North out of Guayaquil and the scenery is changing. The foliage is really looking dry and the plants are tall cactus. In the hours since starting my journey I’ve gone through some incredibleLæs mere
The north facing Pacific Coast
24. november 2023, Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
It’s been 7 1/2 hours since leaving Cuenca and I see the ocean. The coast of Ecuador here is the Pacific Ocean, the same ocean that I see from my house in Pacifica, but this area is far south andLæs mere
Waves
24. november 2023, Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
The waves of the ocean look the same, no matter what country your feet are in, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t see for yourself.
One Block “Off” the Beach
25. november 2023, Ecuador ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
The coast highway runs about two blocks away from the beach. Today I took a walk in those couple of blocks, the space directly behind my Hotel.
It’s a mix of Hostals (small hotels) and local housing.
Heading Home to Cuenca
26. november 2023, Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
The beach has turned rainy and humid and just now I noticed the tide has come in. It hasn’t stopped the surfers and the beach goers who are still sitting under umbrellas and taking lessons. Even theLæs mere
Altitude sickness + cough = kick my butt
29. november 2023, Ecuador ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
Since returning to Cuenca on Sunday night I suffered from altitude sickness (AMS). When I thought about going to Montanita I didn’t consider the return elevation change from sea level to 8,400 feet.Læs mere
Leaving Cuenca
29. november 2023, Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
Despite getting sick… twice I have really enjoyed Cuenca. I’ve met great people who share the same interests in life and exportation. They also share a belief that sometimes it is their presenceLæs mere
Cuenca and already called out
30. november 2023, Ecuador ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F
For whatever reason Avianca airlines has 15 as a magic number. 15 or more computer items (or solid items) in your luggage and you get called out for extra screening. I don’t think I have anymoreLæs mere
Over the Andes
30. november 2023, Ecuador ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
When flying over the United States cities and towns are connected by roads and highways. It obvious how people get there and how goods and services get out. Flying over the Andes it is not at allLæs mere
Quito Airport— Thanks for the Lounges
30. november 2023, Ecuador ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
My Priority Pass Lounge Access wins the day on this trip, yet again. After arriving in Quito 5 hours before my connecting flight I thought I was stuck. My transferring airline from Avianca to CopaLæs mere
Panama canal museum
1. december 2023, Panama ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F
Adventures are all about learning and seeing new things. Panamá certainly provides learning, and it even ties into my genealogy.
The Panamá canal museum was today’s adventure choice. Yes, I loveLæs mere
My Famous Neighbor in Panama
1. december 2023, Panama ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F
Location, Location, LOCATION! Knock, knock… is el Presidente home? Sorry, his Palace is on the next street.. ha ha. But true! Really true! when I pick a place to stay I can really pick ‘em.Læs mere
Other Panama City
2. december 2023, Panama ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
Panama City is also a place where people live and work and go about their lives. This meat and vegetable market was a colorful find.














































































































































