I wander the deserted streets in the very early morning - what a contrast to later, when the Ecuadorian holiday crowd plus all the foreign tourists invade the place...
In the afternoon, I visit the Presidential Palace with a mural of the Conquista by Guayasamin (s. Picture) and the Franciscan monastery. Building started right after the Spanish Conquista in mid-16th Century. The gold of the church displays its donors' riches and some impressive artwork by artists of the Quitenian school.Les mer
Back in Cuenca, the sun comes out and I explore the old part of the city some more - the new Cathedral, coffee time, sunbathing by the river - a most attractive town! Time is short, however, and in the evening, we start another epic bus ride back to Quito - I'm wasted when we get to Quito at 5 am😴😴 - and it's goodbye to my Spanish teacher. I really enjoyed Vanessa's company and lessons in week one - in week two, relations cooled off a bit😏...Les mer
André van der GraaffHi Ruedi. From Quito to Cuenca is a whole day ride in a bus. Are the roads save? Not too many curves? I wouldnt survive, i believe.... Nice pics again😀😀