Monthly Archives: October 2013

22nd September – We arrive in Quito in good time to find somewhere to stay with secure parking.  We try Hotel Inca suggested by another traveler but the dark and drab exterior continues inside…..like entering an Inca tomb.  We are … Continue reading →

 18th September – We leave Pequeno Paraiso today and would really recommend this friendly and relaxing place to other overland travellers. We go east from Banos, descending slowly through a lush landscape and the Rio Pastaza canyon to Puyo at … Continue reading →

9th September – In Riobamba, Hostal Oasis allows us secure parking in their garden area but not camping, so we take a room. We drive to Parque Nacional Sangay, another wonderful, remote wilderness containing 3 of Ecuador’s mighty volcanoes – … Continue reading →

21st – 24th August – Located on the Pacific coast, Guayaquil is capital of the Guayas province and the largest and most populated city in Ecuador, as well as being the main port.  The city has an interesting history and was … Continue reading →

ECUADOR     Capital – Quito                  Currency – US Dollar                  Language – Spanish       14th August – Once over the border here … Continue reading →