ÉquateurProvincia del ChimborazoCajabamba1°42’13” S 78°46’9” W
3 août 2022, Équateur ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
Guinea pig is a popular dish in Ecuador. They are not the cute little animals we had as children… Much larger. It is a relatively expensive item on Ecuadorian standards. These are not great picturesEn savoir plus
ÉquateurProvincia del TungurahuaBaños1°23’57” S 78°25’4” W
4 août 2022, Équateur ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
We are in the small town of Baños which is beautiful and very walkable. There is a nice central park, central market, and lots of recreational activities. In the picture you see the only waterfall inEn savoir plus
ÉquateurProvincia del PastazaShellPastaza / Rio Amazonas1°31’21” S 78°3’30” W 4 août 2022, Équateur ⋅ 🌧 63 °F
We hot some class three rapids on the river today. Of course, my pictures do not show this because I was hanging on for dear life with my camera in a dry bag once we took off. The group did great, andEn savoir plus
ÉquateurProvincia del TungurahuaUlbaRío Verde Chico1°23’43” S 78°23’23” W
4 août 2022, Équateur ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
Baños has a community candy factory specializing in guava paste candy. The students were able to see how the candy is produced, taste samples of both guava and taffy, and see how sugarcane juice isEn savoir plus
ÉquateurProvincia del TungurahuaBaños de Agua Santa1°23’41” S 78°26’18” W
4 août 2022, Équateur ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
Students all took advantage of the opportunity to cross the river by cables. It was impressive that they were willing to tolerate a little rain and cold. Note the cave at the end of the zip. And yes,En savoir plus
ÉquateurProvincia del TungurahuaBaños1°24’39” S 78°25’0” W 5 août 2022, Équateur ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
We are now in the cloud forest of Ecuador and you say beautiful flowers. Everything is so green and very wet.
ÉquateurProvincia del TungurahuaBaños1°24’8” S 78°24’48” W
5 août 2022, Équateur ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
Devils cauldron is an impressive waterfall that is the biggest one I have ever seen, and I have seen them all over the world. The sheer force of the water is truly incredible. There are two sides toEn savoir plus
ÉquateurProvincia del TungurahuaMachayRío Mapota1°24’27” S 78°15’23” W
5 août 2022, Équateur ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
This is a species of freshwater crab that lives in Ecuador. Unfortunately, locals are harvesting them and it is threatening the species. We were fortunate to find one in the beautiful valley you seeEn savoir plus
ÉquateurProvincia del TungurahuaRío Negro1°24’37” S 78°13’57” W
5 août 2022, Équateur ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
Last night we took the students to relax in the thermal Springs. This is a local hotspot and it did not disappoint.
Voyageur It’s hard to believe it’s only 63 degrees there?? Is that true?? We dieing in 95 degree weather and monsoon rain and thunder storms!! Too funny and strange at the same time!!???
Melanie Marks Well it is winter here in much of Ecuador. We are in 40 degrees right now at the top of the Andes mountains.
6 août 2022, Équateur ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
These were just sent to me! You can see the big rapids.
Voyageur 😳