■_■Also, at 6'2", I felt like how Yao Ming must have felt in America.
i had a lizard jump on me once to but you dont hear me bragging about it every day take that to the bank brohanMy teenage son was just there earlier this month on a class trip. He got to do some snorkeling and claims a lizard jumped on him at one point. He had an absolute blast.
Yeah I’ve heard about pollution in Quito. I’d be connecting through there overnight, then heading up to Cuenca for the bulk of the trip. Reportedly little to no pollution there.My wife is Ecuadorian and we spent 2 weeks there in September, mainly in Quito, with a quick trip to the coast. The food was better than expected, just dont eat from street carts. Try the Cuy!! The air pollution plus the altitude of Quito gave me major headaches. My in-laws are from Cuenca and they say it's beautiful.
Also, try not to fly Tame.
We lived there 40 years ago. Yeah, don't do that. My dad got hep A from tainted food. I'm sure it has changed a lot since I've been there (for example, at the time the roads to Cuenca were dirt). Quito is an awesome place, though the landing is among the more challenging that pilots do. 9,500 feet up, so getting altitude sickness after landing is common. Guayaquil was a pit. Salinas, on the coast, was spectacular - deep sea fishing in sight of land.My wife is Ecuadorian and we spent 2 weeks there in September, mainly in Quito, with a quick trip to the coast. The food was better than expected, just dont eat from street carts. Try the Cuy!! The air pollution plus the altitude of Quito gave me major headaches. My in-laws are from Cuenca and they say it's beautiful.
Jealous you got to climb Cotopaxi. I still remember driving there and having the water flowing down from the mountain steaming (tallest active volcano in the world). I really want to do that climb - been as far as the highest road stop at 15k feet or so. Not many other places in the world where you can get to 19k feet with a hike rather than a climb.We also climbed Cotopaxi, getting as high as 19000, before we had to turn back due to altitude sickness.
Only regret is not going to the Galapagos - it was expensive by our standards back then but would now seem stupid cheap - It's on our bucket list.
After spending 4 days there, I would concur with this. Even the nicer river walk area was highlighted by views of a big brown river delta. I did enjoy the weather and the food there.We lived there 40 years ago. Yeah, don't do that. My dad got hep A from tainted food. I'm sure it has changed a lot since I've been there (for example, at the time the roads to Cuenca were dirt). Quito is an awesome place, though the landing is among the more challenging that pilots do. 9,500 feet up, so getting altitude sickness after landing is common. Guayaquil was a pit. Salinas, on the coast, was spectacular - deep sea fishing in sight of land.
Ecuador grows more varieties of bananas than anyplace else, so take the opportunity to try some of them.
Jealous you got to climb Cotopaxi. I still remember driving there and having the water flowing down from the mountain steaming (tallest active volcano in the world). I really want to do that climb - been as far as the highest road stop at 15k feet or so. Not many other places in the world where you can get to 19k feet with a hike rather than a climb.
The Galapagos is a once in a lifetime visit. I highly recommend going. Stunningly beautiful place.
I will say this about Ecuador. I loved, loved the people. I was pretty young, but I will always remember the culture and how friendly they were. May have helped that a little blonde kid could converse a bit with them in Quechua.After spending 4 days there, I would concur with this. Even the nicer river walk area was highlighted by views of a big brown river delta. I did enjoy the weather and the food there.
I second that. A friendly culture. They are also very anti-drugs and a little conservative due to their proximity to Columbia and Catholic background.I will say this about Ecuador. I loved, loved the people. I was pretty young, but I will always remember the culture and how friendly they were. May have helped that a little blonde kid could converse a bit with them in Quechua.
Wife and I are looking at taking a trip to the Galapagos in late May. Any thoughts or tips? We are looking at possible cruise options?We lived there 40 years ago. Yeah, don't do that. My dad got hep A from tainted food. I'm sure it has changed a lot since I've been there (for example, at the time the roads to Cuenca were dirt). Quito is an awesome place, though the landing is among the more challenging that pilots do. 9,500 feet up, so getting altitude sickness after landing is common. Guayaquil was a pit. Salinas, on the coast, was spectacular - deep sea fishing in sight of land.
Ecuador grows more varieties of bananas than anyplace else, so take the opportunity to try some of them.
Jealous you got to climb Cotopaxi. I still remember driving there and having the water flowing down from the mountain steaming (tallest active volcano in the world). I really want to do that climb - been as far as the highest road stop at 15k feet or so. Not many other places in the world where you can get to 19k feet with a hike rather than a climb.
The Galapagos is a once in a lifetime visit. I highly recommend going. Stunningly beautiful place.
I was there 40 years ago. I doubt my advice will be terribly relevant.Wife and I are looking at taking a trip to the Galapagos in late May. Any thoughts or tips? We are looking at possible cruise options?
Oops didn't catch that. Thanks for letting me know. Anyone else have thoughts on the Galapagos Islands that they can share?I was there 40 years ago. I doubt my advice will be terribly relevant.
Yeah, things may have evolved.I was there 40 years ago. I doubt my advice will be terribly relevant.
Yeah, things may have evolved.
If you see some really big eggs on the ground or the Rock anywhere around I'd go ahead and dive off into the ocean.Oops didn't catch that. Thanks for letting me know. Anyone else have thoughts on the Galapagos Islands that they can share?
We did this and loved it.skillz said:Wife and I are looking at taking a trip to the Galapagos in late May. Any thoughts or tips? We are looking at possible cruise options?
I did the North Islands about 20 years ago on a small boat (maybe 20 people). It was a life changing experience. Can only recommend.skillz said:Wife and I are looking at taking a trip to the Galapagos in late May. Any thoughts or tips? We are looking at possible cruise options?
Oh man, totally forgot to update. It was surrreal.Ron Swanson said:@[icon]I do believe we need to be regaled with tales from this trip.
I’ve been to Banos, too!Stopped in a town called Banos