Tuesday, February 22 This morning we take the bus to Carcelén terminal in the North of Quito. Here they tell us to take a taxi to the station in the South of Quito, a 20+ kms away. Then the guy…
Tracking crater Laguna de Cuichoca
Monday, February 21 Yesterday we left Mindo at 6:30 h. It had rained all night and on the road to the east we were stucked for 3 hours. The sand and trees on the road had to be removed by…
The reserves of Mindo
Saturday, February 19 Yesterday we took an Uber to the North. We made a quick stop at Mitad del Mondo, the centre of the world. This point is at 0’0″0, so the equator. The final destination is rainy Mindo. Today…
Deep in the jungle of Cuyabeno
Monday, February 14 A long, 10 h, night ride with the bus last night. At a bridge along the road, named El Puente, around 12:00 h after having lunch, we take a motorized kayak. By boat it takes 2,5 h…
The snowy top of Cotopaxi
Saturday, February 12 Get my small backpack and walk to the meeting point at Plaza San Blas. The bus arrives and with 6 tourists we go with guide Alex to South. Breakfast is just before entering the national park. Then…
The amazing wildlife of Galapagos
Wednesday, February 2 After a day in Quito and a morning flight I arrived on Galapagos. A dream comes true. Meeting the group of 9 on the boat we go ashore again and visit a range in Santa Rosa. The…
Monserrate watches over Bogota
Sunday, January 30. This part of the trip ends in Bogota. Have a walk through the city while the guide tells about the crazy history of this country. And it is not that long ago. Impressive. The museums are today…
Back in time from Barichara to Guane
Thursday, January 27 Yesterday we arrived at this old colonial town of Barichara. Had a evening walk and a perfect dinner. Toay a local guide with his dog walk us to Guane. The guide tells about the history of town…
Sandy beaches between giant boulders: Tayrona
Tuesday, January 25 Yesterday we took the bus to the north. Along the road we see the villages getting poorer, more trash along the road and more wooden houses. At a gas station the toilet is protected by heavily armed…
Port of Cartegena
Saturday, January 22 Our hotel is in the old centre of Cartegena, a Spanish colonial walled city. Touristy, but very beautiful. We walk to the Castillo San Felipe de Barajas. Too hot, but nice view. Then the city walk, via…