Ecuador is noted for its hummingbirds but we only saw a couple.
Otavalo
After a short bus ride from the lake we arrived at the Otavalo market which is known for its hand-woven rugs. We liked this rug so much we brought it home with us.
Artwork for sale
Hats
Little helpers
Decorated gourds
A street vendor selling fruit from a mobile fruit stand
A market worker with a supply of fresh goat's milk
Peguche
Another short bus ride and we arrive at a village near the Peguche waterfalls
A local weaver
Path to the waterfalls
Bet and Mary at the waterfalls
Quichua
Another short bus ride to Quichua, a community of skilled craftsmen. We visited the home of a local musician.
He shows how some of the native instruments are made.
Beautiful examples woodworking
Flowers are everywhere
Cotacachi
Our next stop is Cotacachi which is noted for its leather handicrafts.
After Cotacachi we are back on the road and pass by San Pablo Lake.
Papallacta
Over the top of the Andes to Papallacta located on the east side of the mountains
We traveled up a narrow dirt road to find another beautiful place. The hot springs and spa at Papallacta.
Our cabin with a hot spring just outside our door.
The spa
Fred checking out the hot water at the spa
Mary, Bet and Fred enjoying the hot spring in front of our cabin.
1 comment:
Thank you for the pictures! Looks like you had a great time! We will be going on this tour in 3 weeks!
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