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 […]
Happy *heart* Day!
Finally! Landed safe and sound at YYZ. So I’m finally home, and I am SO incredibly tired, but I just wanted to check in to say that I have so much more to tell you guys…
A day in the historic Old Town of Quito
So my trip is almost over (*sadface!!*), and for the past couple days I’ve been trying to steel myself to the cold weather awaiting me back home. This morning I saw yet another slew of cold weather advisories for Toronto in my Twitter feed… ick. Let’s just say if I could stay in South America til winter is […]