Back to Guayaquil

Our last couple of days in Montanita were fairly non-descript. It was murky so we didn't do much except go for walks along the beach and eat lots. Anna got new flip-flops ($10) as hers were worn through. We also found our first cockroach of our trip in our hotel room.

Despite having bucket loads of time and numerous reminders, Anna decided half an hour before check out (having not yet packed) to get a hair cut. Luckily the hairdresser's husband spoke great English and she was quick so all went well and she did a good job for $10.

We got the 1pm bus back to Guayaquil and tried to walk to our hostel but the roads weren't signed and it was mighty confusing. So we got a cab but knowledge of roads doesn't seem to be a prerequisite in South America and it took a dozen stops to find DC Suites which was a lovely room, very modern with the comfiest bed / sheets / pillows in the world! There was also a roof-top gym which was essentially mats and free weights which Anna had a go at.

We walked to the nearby mall, had a look at the shops, which were standard, and searched for dinner. Anna ended up with Burger King while I had Pizza Hut which took forever. We had Baskin Robins ice creams for dessert then went to the huge supermarket to get a few toiletries and a few snacks for the Galapagos.Read more