My second last stop was along the northern coast of Colombia, in Cartagena. After spending over a week running up and down and exploring in Ecuador and Medellín I was overdue for some down time. Well, maybe after one more day of exploring.
My South American Saga continues: Back to Colombia
Looking back on my trip, I wish I could have spent more time in Ecuador — three days isn’t nearly enough! — but I was secretly happy to return to Colombia when my friend’s parents (the same parents of the friend’s whose wedding I went to) invited me to stay with them for a few days […]
My last day in Ecuador: Cathedrals, rocks and ruins
Oops, February is basically over and here I am only part-way through my South American adventure. I need to get better at time management… too much time taking naps and cursing this crappy weather when I should really be getting all my travel notes and photos in order. Sorry friends! Anyhoo, here’s the next installment […]
Things to see in and around Cuenca
First of all, a fun fact for you guys: Cuenca means “basin” in English. There are four rivers that flow through the city of Cuenca, the basin, — the Tomebamba, Yanuncay, Tarqui and Machangara. These rivers are what give the city it’s full name, Santa Ana de los Cuatro Ríos de Cuenca. So, besides these rivers, what […]
The day I traveled to the center of the world
My second day in Ecuador found me taking a day trip to a place not far from Quito — a little museum in the middle of the world! Well, technically speaking not the middle midle, because I’m pretty sure that would be the core. /science I was at the equator though (which BTW is the English translation of […]