Most Inspirational Moment
Spoilt for choice, the walk around Cuicocha Crater Lake. You could do a 30 minute walk as indicated on the itinerary but would strongly advise you take the longer version; lying in bed at night following our night walk listening to the noises of the Amazon Rainforest; gate crashing a party in Banos and dancing with the locals to a girl band dressed in not much and gold boots; train ride along a visibly stunning valley; Cuenca, much the nicest and prettiest town where some of us requisitioned a restaurant and pretended to salsa our way through the afternoon and evening; Cajas National Park, quite beautiful and silent; boat trip on the Pacific Coast where the colony of frigate birds was a delightful surprise and you really do get to see bottle nosed dolphins; the swim in the Pacific.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Fabulous. Eddie Ona showed endless patience, consistent cheerfulness and enthusiasm which infiltrated the group. A font of information and an aptitude for herding his ‘stray sheep’ back on track with artless diplomacy, Eddie sculptured out a fantastic trip which has set the bar high for other adventures.
Advice for Potential Travellers
When in Quito take taxis back from any restaurants and listen to what the guide tells you. It is not the nicest of cities but given due care and attention can be enjoyed.