Cable Car @ Quito
April 8, 2023 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Yesterday I went to the cable car of Quito.
It took me up to an altitude of approximately 4.100m above sea-level.
The views over Quito and the hiking trails were magnificent.
As I got there a bitRead more
Laguna del Quilotoa 🌋
April 9, 2023 in Ecuador ⋅ 🌧 9 °C
Loooooooong trip, but worth the efforts...
Went to this laguna inside an old crater. Bit cold there but beautiful views over the Laguna.
Weather is changing quickly, hence some pics with sun ☀ andRead more
Mitad del Mundo - Middle of the Earth 🌏
April 10, 2023 in Ecuador ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
Well, apparently it's a "thing" you have to do when you're in Ecuador 🇪🇨
Visit the "Ecuatorial line" and the city surrounding it...
Well, I did it. Good. Next.... 😂 🙈
Otavalo - Alpaca clothing 🦙🦙🦙
April 11, 2023 in Ecuador ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
You like some traditional clothing, made of Alpaca wool - Otavalo is the place to go...
Went there for a days trip. The city is small, the drive is long, the market is exhausting... 😂 EverybodyRead more
Baños de agua santa 🌄 🎨
April 13, 2023 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Moved from Quito to Baños, much loser to the Andes and the Amazonas
Stayed at a beautiful little hostel which had an art-exhibition going on. Also added some graffiti photos from the town. 🎨
Climbing 🧗♂️ up to 2.210m 🗻 ☕
April 14, 2023 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Managed to do a beautiful hike, heading out to the forest and then up the mountain ⛰
Didn't have much of a plan where I was going, but komoot (hiking app) helped a bit. 😂
Was a mixed bag - rainRead more
El Pailon del Diablo ♒⛰️
April 15, 2023 in Ecuador ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
Took the local bus, for a tour to a famous and spectacular waterfall.
It was a beautiful short walk from the bus station to the waterfall, which can be accessed by two sides.
Moreover, there is aRead more
Ecuadorian Food... 🦛🐛
April 15, 2023 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
.... Didn't eat it! But seems to be a traditional food, here in Ecuador 🇪🇨
Guineapig and maggets.... 🥴
Resume of three months 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
April 15, 2023 in Ecuador
Time to celebrate 🎉
And what's better to do this, then with a scotch 🥃 from home. Thanks to Ben & Janine in Teltow, DE.
La Casa del Arbol 🎢 🇦🇺
April 16, 2023 in Ecuador ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
When in Baños.... Haha. One fun thing to do, is to visit "La Casa del Arbol".
Beautiful peace of land - loved it.
The swing - gosh - I didn't dare to try it out. But then I thought, U only liveRead more
Monkey business 🙊 🙈🙉🐵🐒 ahora
April 22, 2023 in Ecuador ⋅ 🌧 25 °C
This cute little fella was hungry for some fresh, juicy fruit and came up on me so to steal some of the mandarina 🍊
Apparently he belongs to one of the kids living at the lodge here. 🏡
Made it to Lima, Peru 🇵🇪
July 21, 2023 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Meat 🥩 and fresh produce in Cusco
July 26, 2023 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Ended up going to the local markets, which have an overwhelming selection of great craft souvenirs but also fresh produce.
The meat-section was a bit shocking.
Amantani Island @ Lake Titikaka Peru
August 21, 2023 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
I decided to escape Puno and stay for two nights on the Islands Amantani and Taquile.
I got hosted by a local family, who provided food and housing, and took me to some local hikes as well as to theRead more
"solo" hiking Amantani Island 🚶
August 22, 2023 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
I had the whole Island to myself - no other tourists, up until late afternoon.
My host family supplied me with some take-away lunch.
Was very relaxing, with magnificent views over the islands.
HadRead more
Perú 🇵🇪 - > Bolivia 🇧🇴
August 24, 2023 in Bolivia ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
Border 🛂 passing from Peru 🇵🇪 to Bolivia 🇧🇴 by bus.
The bus ride was quite relaxed. The border control was equally smooth but took some time.
The bus dropped us of on one side andRead more
Arrived Bolivia 🇧🇴
August 24, 2023 in Bolivia ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
I booked a beautiful little hostel, called "Sol y Lago".
They have some Llamas, Dogs and cats.
My view from the room is just magnificent - I'm looking towards Lake Titikaka, from the Bolivian side.
La Cima del Calvario ⛪
August 25, 2023 in Bolivia ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Spectacular place to view the coast of Copacabana.
Local ceremonys are being held there too, with candles lit.
Unfortunately a lot of rubbish can be found on the mountain as well.
Isla del Sol ☀
August 26, 2023 in Bolivia ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
Yesterday I took a boat from Copacabana to Isla del Sol. ☀
Beautiful piece of land. People say, the sun ☀ was born here. And in fact, the sun was very intense but the temperature wasRead more
♥ THANKS ♥ for an amazing year
January 7, 2024 in Colombia ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
My year is coming to an end, I'm going home 🏡 to Berlin, on Tuesday, January 9th.
Thanks everyone who was supporting and following me here.
Sorry, that I kept a lousy update of my footprintsRead more
