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Quilotoa Loop

2/15/2016

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When it's not raining, Ecuador can create the most magnificent backdrop of giant heads of white and fluffy cauliflower (Cumulus Cloud Cover)
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Keith and I enjoyed the frolic down the Quilotoa Loop so very much that we wanted another run at it. About an hour later and reran the last 20 miles or so again!
The Quilotoa Loop is one of the most famous areas of the Ecuadorian Andes. Located just south of Quito, it is a very popular excursion for tourists from all over the World. Boasting some truly spectacular views of the Andes, and offering insights into how the local community of farmers live. The loop unofficially starts in the town of Latacunga and winds around 200 kilometers of the Andean highlands. Dotted along the way are mountain villages and of course the Quilotoa Crater.
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A friend once told a wild story about hitting a horse in Colombia, cartwheeling the bike, breaking some ribs then riding the totaled bike back to the states. I often wonder how bad you luck had to be for that to occur? As it turns out, it might be WAY easier than you think when you walk your cows downs the road with loose ropes....
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Remember when we ordered chicken the other night and a few minutes later a man with a live chicken comes through the restaurant door? Guess what on the menu tonight...

Kellie mentioned that the man made small work of dressing out this pig. In fact, he was done "tip to tail" (pun intended!) in about 20 minutes. Furthermore his cuts were so precise, that Kellie would even offer to let him do some plastic surgery on her!
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Home Sweet Home for night 9--Mama Hilda's!
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Iconic manicured landscaping
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This is one heck of a "Welcome Shingle"
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The hospitality is second to none here. The inn keeper had such a warm personality, and really wanted to ensure we felt welcome
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While I was watching hummingbirds suck nectar off these trumpet flowers,
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Blaster found all that he needed!
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And Keith couldn't believe his good fortune to find another hammock. He didn't even get off his stinky 'ol riding boots before partaking.
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This brown bird in the center of the photo is a bit too big to be hummingbird (I think?), but he enjoys sucking nectar too.
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Our room has 4 bunks upstairs (and another inside hammock)
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Some new construction since we last were here in Nov 14. Brilliant reuse of glass wine bottles
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