Today we cycled from Loja to Vilcabamba, a very sleepy town about 100km north of the Peruvian border. Before we head off into the wilds over the coming days, here´s a quick record of the highlights of Ecuador.
1) Bananas. They are everywhere and taste amazing - we´ve been on at least three a day.
2) Churrasco. An ample dish consisting of beef, vegetables, rice, chips and two fried eggs on top - great for starving cyclists.
3) Impressive public transport. Buses seem to go from everywhere to everywhere at ten- minute intervals and no eyebrows raised at taking bikes (not that we did that very often, of course ...).
4) Incredibly cheap accommodation. Simple but always clean and welcoming to weary cyclists.
5) Drivers. All (except taxis) have been very considerate on the road, always giving us lots of room and beeping cheerfully.
Our only disappointment has been the cloudy conditions preventing us from seeing any of Ecuador´s iconic snow-capped volcanoes. We could feel their presence though and I guess that´s a good reason to come back to this lovely country one day.
So our next entry will be from Peru. Let´s hope we´ll enjoy tarmac for a few more days at least.
1) Bananas. They are everywhere and taste amazing - we´ve been on at least three a day.
2) Churrasco. An ample dish consisting of beef, vegetables, rice, chips and two fried eggs on top - great for starving cyclists.
3) Impressive public transport. Buses seem to go from everywhere to everywhere at ten- minute intervals and no eyebrows raised at taking bikes (not that we did that very often, of course ...).
4) Incredibly cheap accommodation. Simple but always clean and welcoming to weary cyclists.
5) Drivers. All (except taxis) have been very considerate on the road, always giving us lots of room and beeping cheerfully.
Our only disappointment has been the cloudy conditions preventing us from seeing any of Ecuador´s iconic snow-capped volcanoes. We could feel their presence though and I guess that´s a good reason to come back to this lovely country one day.
So our next entry will be from Peru. Let´s hope we´ll enjoy tarmac for a few more days at least.
2 comments:
Howdy! I hope my leaving a comment on your blog wont invoke horrible memories of CBC...but at least you have escaped! Love the blog and the photos are amazing - I'm adding some of the places to my list of where I'd like to visit one day. Hmmm, d'ya reckon a splitty would make the trip?!
Hope you're both still in good health and spirits, take lots of care and have lots of fun. We're thinking of you.
Send my love to Peru! Let me know when you're getting close to Ayacucho, and I'll organise a welcoming party!
H x
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