I think the base here is about 12,000 feet.
Geological marker on top of that white thing I was awkwardly leaning against
Cotopaxi was hiding…
Wandering around where we had lunch…watch out for Volcano’s!
Having a night out at the “Leprechaun Bar”
Welcome drink with a blue flame…
I made a joke wondering if restaurants in Ecuador had the health ratings like they do in California and on the way out…
On our way up we picked up some strangers and dropped them off at the bus stop.
Then our bus got stuck and the locals were very concerned at what the hell was going on in their neighborhood.
Then we had to stop for directions again.
We finally made it! Our “destination” was just another truck with bikes on it.
Come on, you know it’s gonna be a good day.
There she is, the big beautiful bus.
Spoiled for choice!
Let’s gooooooo!
Watch out you donkey!
Stopping for a photo op on the way down
Watch out Alpaca’s!
A travel buddy commented that the mountainside looks like a patchwork quilt.
What’s up cows!
Stopping again to make sure out bus can get through. Our driver was the world’s best driver!
Views like these…
I mean…
Lunch at the Blah Blah cafe!
Typical post bike-ride beverage!
Baños is getting ready for the new year
Get your effigy!
The Swing of the End of the World
The winner of the 2014 Nat Geo photo contest took his photo here.
If you don’t want to wait in like for the real thing, you can swing on this one.
Still rockin’ that duct tape patch on the tear in my beloved Patagonia PUFFY jacket!
Hi!
The swing is at the foothills of the mighty Tungurahua Volcano, which is still active. Our guide said it is never this clear so we got lucky!