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The ones in the top row are the more traditional colorshttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web-dsc_8151.jpgWhite dressesLight, white fabrics in front of the Torre del Reloj (Clock Tower)https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web-dsc_8361.jpgFinal SupperDifferent styles of men's guayabara shirts.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web-dsc_8350.jpgHatsA night time photo of Sombrero Vueltiao hats (hence the strange lighting)https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web-dsc_3803.jpgPalenauerasFood and fruit palenqueras on the street, transporting their wares as they normally do -- on their heads.2017-01-11T20:49:18+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2016/01/27/flying-south-for-the-winter-to-south-america-that-is/https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dsc_4503-web.jpgDSC_4503 webhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dsc_3790-web.jpgSpanish classhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_1454.jpgCarlos and his band at Casa de DoroteoCarlos, the owner of Casa de Doroteo sings Cuban music with his band.2017-01-11T17:18:16+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2016/02/03/coffee-break-time-2/https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web-dsc_4930.jpgJuan Valdez CoffeeThe four types of Juan Valdez single origin coffee described above.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web-dsc_4859.jpgSiphon coffeeAbel has just added ground coffee to the top of the siphon coffee maker and is stirring the mixture.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web-dsc_4824.jpgAbel preparing drip coffeeAbel is preparing coffee using the drip approach.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web-dsc_4812.jpgDrip Coffee MakerA scale built into the bottom of the drip coffee maker tells when the correct amount of product has been created.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web-dsc_4791.jpgTwo different methods of making coffeeThe Juan Valdez cafe offers two different methods of brewing their single origin coffee, by either the siphon method or by the drip approach.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web-dsc_4866.jpgSiphon coffee makerA siphon coffee maker, about halfway through the brewing process.2016-03-03T10:07:08+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/about/https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/ahi-treasures-of-southern-africa-c_092.jpgAHI Treasures of Southern Africa C_092https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/sherri-wordpress-header.jpgsherri wordpress headerhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/wedding-rehearsal-2-9-28-2012-040.jpgjoeJoe looking naturalhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/sherri-and-camel.jpgSherri and a friendShe'd walk a mile for a camel. 2015-08-10T02:04:11+00:00weekly0.6https://twowhotrek.com/2015/08/09/something-fishy-this-way-comes/https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/fish-boil-sign-2.jpgFish boil sign 2https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/8-8-2015-gas-fired-flaming-pot.jpg8-8-2015 Gas Fired Flaming PotThings are heating up.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/8-8-2015-fish-donation-trailer.jpg8-8-2015 Fish Donation TrailerDonated fish on the first day of the tournament go into the blue trailer.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/8-8-2015-potatoes-and-onions.jpg8-8-2015 Potatoes and OnionsPotatoes and onions awaiting a hot bath. (Or do you say potatos?)https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/8-8-2015-ones-meal.jpg8-8-2015 One's MealThe fish, potatoes, and onions are covered with butter which seriously enhanced the flavor.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/8-8-2015-happy-diners.jpg8-8-2015 Happy DinersHappy dinershttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/8-8-2015-fish-boiler.jpg8-8-2015 Fish BoilerThis guy really likes his job -- and a nice person to boot.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/8-8-2015-diners-in-waiting.jpg8-8-2015 Diners in WaitingSelf-serve dining with all the fish you can pile on a plate.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/8-8-2015-butter-makes-it-better.jpg8-8-2015 Butter Makes It BetterNothing says lovin' like smotherin' it in butter!https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/8-8-2015-bubbling-pot.jpg8-8-2015 Bubbling PotBubble, bubble, toil and fish-el2015-08-10T01:44:49+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2014/01/16/reptilian-residents/https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/ahi-treasures-of-southern-africa-3-07-1283-n.jpgCape buffalo and Oxpecker birdsCape buffalo with oxpecker birds picking insects and nasty stuff off the buffalo. These animals were on a game reserve airport runway in South Africa -- definitely not in the Galapagos.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4258.jpgSea turtles matingHere the female is completely submerged with the male on tophttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4264.jpgSea turtles matingHere the aggressive male is on top, while the female sea turtle pokes her head through the surface for airhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/land-lizard.jpgland lizardThe only land lizard we saw, and that was from the bus taking us to the airport on Santa Cruz islandhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_3450.jpgTurtle at seashoreThe exhausted Galapagos green sea turtle (on the right) rests before returning to see. The green Galapagos she fan on the left isn't nearly so tired.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_3420.jpgTurtle tracksA female Galapagos Green Sea Turtle wearily heads back to sea after laying her eggshttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_3359.jpgLizards pile"There's been a multi-lizard pile up on route 80." Or maybe one lizard had the football and the defensive line really stopped him. No, really, it's nearing the end of the day and the lizards are gathering together to preserve their warmth. Not as exciting an answer as the first two, eh?https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_3103.jpgLava LizardA lava lizard, rocking onhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_3096.jpgMarine iguana clearing his noseOk, we find this one to be very cool. When we look at it on the big monitor, we can see that this marine iguana has just expelled the sea water from his nose. The water is radiating away from the lizard's head.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_3090.jpgMarine IguanaMarine iguana2014-01-11T18:26:18+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2014/01/13/there-are-more-starfish-in-the-sea/https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4179.jpgspotted raysSpotted eagle rays in a mangrove swamphttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_3953.jpgSwimming Galapagos PenguinA swimming Galapagos penguin. Because we are talking about things in the ocean, it make sense to show one in the waterhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_3347.jpgMarine iguanaMarine iguana, soaking up the late day warmth from a rockhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_3660.jpgGalapagos penguinsGalapagos penguins planning their next movehttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_3674.jpgGalapagos PenguinA Galapagos penguin in mid-air, making a less than graceful plunge into the oceanhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_3365.jpgSally Lightfoot CrabAnother Sally Lightfoot Crabhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_3051.jpgMarine Iguana and Sally Lightfoot CrabA marine iguana shares the boat landing with a bunch of Sally Lightfoot crabshttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_3063.jpgSally Lightfoot CrabSally Lightfoot crabs cling to the rocks as a wave crashes ashorehttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_2889.jpgSally Lightfoot CrabSally Lightfoot Crab aka red rock crabs2014-01-11T01:11:17+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2014/01/22/galapagos-images/https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_3844.jpgSullivan beachSullivan's Beach, Santiago Islandhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_3708.jpgIslandsIslands in the early morning sunhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_3613.jpgCactusCactus on an islet near Floreana Islandhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_3612.jpgMarine iguanaMarine iguana on a islet near Floreana Islandhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_3418.jpgFloreana IslandPath across Floreana Island to sea turtle bayhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_3395.jpgCormorant Point on Floreana IslandCormorant Point on Floreana Islandhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_3394.jpgFloreana Island beachGreenish sand beach at Cormorant Point on Floreana Islandhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_3258.jpgBlow hole on Española IslandA blow hole in full eruption on Española Islandhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_3281.jpgSuárez Point on Española IslandSuárez Point on Española Islandhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_3250a.jpgWinter time plantsThe colorful plant life on the top of Española Island2014-01-11T01:05:48+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2014/01/10/for-the-birds-or-time-for-aves-class/https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_3139.jpgBlue footed boobyA female blue footed booby (right) watches over her immature youngster (left)https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_3304.jpgWaved Albatross hatching an eggA waved albatross tends to her egg. There isn't really a nest; the albatross turns the egg by rolling it along the ground, ending about 250 feet from where it started. https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4204.jpgBrown PelicanAnother brown pelicanhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_39901.jpgGreat blue heronA great blue heron in the sunlighthttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/flamingo.jpgflamingoA pink flamingo. This photo was cropped from a much larger one. For some, this bird never lifted its head. Perhaps it was ashamed that it was the only one there and its friends were partying on another island.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_3941.jpgGalapagos PenguinGalapagos penguinhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4118.jpgGalapagos PenguinsGalapagos penguinshttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4145.jpgGreat blue heronGreat Blue Heronhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4006.jpgGalapagos HawkAn immature Galapagos Hawkhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_3990.jpgDSC_39902014-01-08T00:25:05+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2014/01/19/pinnipeds-porpoising-and-people/https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_2745.jpgSan CristobalAlong the waterfront in San Cristobal. As more business are started to meet tourist needs, more products must be brought to the islandhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_2743.jpgSan CristobalBeautiful downtown San Cristobalhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_3522a.jpgDolphinThese dolphin were running next to the bow of our shiphttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_3505a.jpgA dolphinA dolphin jumps near the port side of our boathttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_2721.jpgProblems and solutionsMany displays in the Interpretive Center gave illustrations of problems facing the Galapagos population with solutions that are either proposed or in place. In this case, the problem is providing adequate fresh waterhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_2719.jpgPopulation growth chartA chart showing how the population of the Galapagos Islands is rapidly increasing.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_2718.jpgPanels showing growthThese satellite images show how the resident population has increased from the 1960's to 2007 for the three cities on the Galapagos Islands: San Cristobal, Santa Cruz and Isabela. Increased tourism requires increased support staff, in turn increasing the need for more people. With more people, infrastructure needs, such as water supply, sewage treatment, and garbage removal, create increased problems for keeping Galapagos as pure of an environment as it has been in the pasthttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_2717.jpgExhibits on the Impact of PeopleOur guide, Pedro, discusses these exhibits on the impact of man on the Galapagos Islands. Both sides of the room have panels giving some of the problems that increasing resident population and tourism cause.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_2714.jpgTrashy sculptureA sculpture made of trash discarded on the Galapagos Islands.2014-01-07T23:21:08+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2014/01/04/heading-to-the-galapagos-islands/https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_2733.jpgSleepy San Cristobal residentsSleepy San Cristobal residents. These seals are everywhere along the harbor.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_2741.jpgMV San JoseOur first view of the MV San Jose, at dusk in San Cristobal.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/monitor-at-airport.jpgMonitor at airportReally useful monitors at Guayaquil airport. At least Samsung gets a promohttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_2639.jpgGuayaquil Airport waiting areaGuayaquil airport waiting areahttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_2645.jpgThe San Cristobal airportLarge mosaic sculpture and welcome sign at San Cristobal Island airport https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4421.jpgMountains near the Tres Cruces passA view of the mountains near the Tres Cruces pass on the way to Guayaquil2014-03-27T15:04:21+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2014/01/07/an-introduction-to-the-galapagos/https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_3490.jpgPrickly pear cacti Prickly pear cacti in the wild with the seal of approvalhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_2724.jpgCandelabra CactusTwo candelabra cacti on San Cristobal Islandhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_2737.jpgCactus flowerA closeup of a prickly pear cactus flowerhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_2739-e1388938299723.jpgPrickly CactusA prickly pear cactus in San Cristobal https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_3751.jpgLava CactusLava cactus growing in the lava field. It is probably about 4 inches tall and 6 to 7 inches wide.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_3749.jpgLava plantsThis grass starts working into the lava, giving a toe-hold for lava cactus growthhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_2691.jpgOcean and wind currentsA sign explaining how the ocean and wind currents enabled animals to arrive on the islands.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_2687.jpgVolcanic Activity SignAn interpretive center sign explaining volcanic activity. Each island shifts from the volcanic hot spot and new islands are formed. https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_2693.jpgOcean currents signA sign explaining how the ocean currents affect the climatehttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_2726.jpgGalapagos National Park Overview signThe sign at the Galapagos National Park Interpretive Center giving an overview of the park.2014-01-06T02:53:36+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2013/02/25/saying-goodbye-to-cuenca/2013-12-31T03:46:40+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2013/02/24/some-cuenca-scenes/https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_1911.jpgSherri's favorite bakerySherri's favorite bakeryhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_1913.jpgbuildingAn interesting building we passed on our way to and from school. The texture is really painthttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_1692.jpgThe stairsThe historic city center of Cuenca is on a butte or cliff. We had to climb these 89 steps to get up to the level of the center and the school (yes, we counted them). Much easier going down than uphttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_1684.jpgCuy roasterJust what every home barbecue needs - a Cuy Roaster, to roast four cuy (guinea pigs) at a time!https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_1687.jpgSide walk shopsA sidewalk booth near the markethttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_1686.jpgBasketsBaskets for sale by a sidewalk vendorhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_1685.jpgVendor boothsRows of vendor booths at the 9 de Octobre markethttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dsc_2475.jpgPumapungoPumapungo Inca Ruins in Cuencahttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dsc_2511.jpgturiThe village at Turi, south of Cuencahttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dsc_2506.jpgA view of Cuenca from Turi wnwA view of Cuenca from Turi, looking at the mountains to the northwest2015-01-22T17:08:40+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2013/02/20/land-of-the-llama/https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/guanaco.jpgguanacoGuanacos penned in Peru in 2006https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vicuna.jpgvicunaA vicuna in Peruhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_2762.jpgLlama at El Crater Restaurant, QuitoLlama at El Crater Restaurant, Quitohttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_2627.jpgLlama at Pumapungo in the heart of CuencaLlama at Pumapungo in the heart of Cuencahttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_2625.jpgLlamas at Pumapungo in the heart of CuencaLlama at Pumapungo in the heart of Cuencahttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_2589.jpgLlamas at Pumapungo in the heart of CuencaLlamas in the heart of Cuencahttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dsc_4813.jpgIngapirca llamasIngapirca llamashttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dsc_4781.jpgIngapirca llamaIngapirca llamahttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dsc_4776.jpgLlamasLlamas on the movehttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/llamas-at-coyoctor.jpgllamas at CoyoctorTwo friendly llamas, doing what comes naturally 2013-02-23T23:10:03+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2013/02/22/ingapirca-living-with-the-past/https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dsc_4993.jpgacllahuasi The acllahuasi, where the virgins were kept.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dsc_5054.jpgIngapirca notchRecessed notch in the Temple of the Sun, Ingapircahttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dsc_5046.jpgObservatory, IngapircaObservatory on top the Temple of the Sun, Ingapircahttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dsc_5037.jpgIngapircaView from the top of the Temple of the Sun, Ingapircahttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dsc_5005.jpgtrapezoid doorway, IngapircaOne of the trapezoid doorways at Ingapircahttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dsc_4994.jpgTemple of the SunThe elliptical Temple of the Sunhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dsc_4990.jpgMasonryClose-up of stone masonry at Ingapirca https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dsc_4966.jpgIngapircaCarved stones that were once part of the Ingapirca buildingshttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dsc_4948.jpgTemple of the SunA different view of the Temple of the Son at Ingapirca, from the easthttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dsc_4951.jpgThe Inca TrailA portion of the actual Inca Trail, heading southwest2015-12-24T19:12:32+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2013/02/19/ceramics-in-cuenca/https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/nancy-and-eduardo-vega.jpgOur classmate Nancy meets Eduardo VegaOur classmate Nancy meets Eduardo Vegahttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/eduardo-vega-studios-1-7-2013-38.jpgEduardo Vega Studios 1-7-2013 (38)https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/eduardo-vega-studios-1-7-2013-43.jpgEduardo Vega Studios 1-7-2013 (43)https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/eduardo-vega-studios-1-7-2013-80.jpgEduardo Vega Studios 1-7-2013 (80)https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/eduardo-vega-studios-1-7-2013-79.jpgEduardo Vega Studios 1-7-2013 (79)https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/eduardo-vega-studios-1-7-2013-10.jpgEduardo Vega Studios 1-7-2013 (10)https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/eduardo-vega-studios-1-7-2013-3.jpgEduardo Vega Studios 1-7-2013 (3)https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/eduardo-vega-studios-1-7-2013-2.jpgEduardo Vega Studios 1-7-2013 (2)https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dsc_4450.jpgDSC_4450Vega totems in Cuenca; similar ones are in many other citieshttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_2633.jpgIMG_2633Vega mural behind the check-in desk at Hotel Crespo in Cuenca2020-02-09T19:11:35+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2013/02/17/foreign-fruit-finds/https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/plantains1.jpgplantainsPlantains on the market shelf, with our normal bananas to the righthttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/red-bananas1.jpgred bananasRed bananashttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_2312.jpgEven better breakfastThe most elaborate breakfast at the apartment, toward the end of the triphttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_2271.jpgMarket fruitsFruits in the markethttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_2270.jpgMarket vendorsTwo vendors in the market selling fruit to customershttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_2269.jpgFruit vendorOne of the vendors from which we bought fruithttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_23611.jpgFresh vegetables and flowersFresh vegetables and a few flowers in the markethttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_2362.jpgPotatoesSome of the many varieties of potatoes in the markethttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_2350.jpgOritos bananasBananas de oros, golden bananas, or oritoshttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_2356.jpgMangosYou can shake the hand of the mango man as he greets you at the border2013-02-17T21:31:12+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2013/02/13/a-stitch-in-time/https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dsc_4551.jpgEstabanEstaban in the back of a Gualaceo taxihttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dsc_4513.jpgPottery artwork at Tecnica Ikat MacanaPottery artwork at Tecnica Ikat Macanahttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dsc_4548.jpgPottery artwork at Tecnica Ikat MacanaPottery artwork at Tecnica Ikat Macanahttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dsc_4547.jpgPottery artwork at Tecnica Ikat MacanaPottery artwork at Tecnica Ikat Macanahttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/fit-to-be-tied.jpgfit to be tiedTying off the loose ends of a weaving projecthttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dsc_4555.jpgSherri's Guide's presentSherri's lifestyle guide is surprised with a gift of a shawl that she had liked very much.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dsc_4535.jpgTecnica Ikat Macana TallerTecnica Ikat Macana Taller Exterior Viewhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dsc_4530.jpgTecnica Ikat Macana Taller ShackThis shack with yarn drying was in back of the Tecnica Ikat Macanahttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dsc_4528.jpgTecnica Ikat Macana Taller Larger piecesSome of the work done on the big loomhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dsc_4526.jpgTecnica Ikat MacanaLarge rug-making loom in an open-sided shed2013-02-13T17:49:34+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2013/02/12/getting-around-in-cuenca/https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_2274.jpgThe Rio TomebambaWalking paths are on either side of the Rio Tomebambahttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/taxi.jpgtaxihttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_2382.jpgCuenca TaxisWhere is a taxi when you need one?https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_2372.jpgCuenca City BusBig blue stinky Cuenca city bushttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dsc_4676.jpgIntercity busIntercity bushttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_1949.jpgNarrow SidewalkCuenca has busy streets and narrow sidewalks (this was one of the wider ones)2013-02-13T00:50:20+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2013/01/27/overhead-considerations/https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1934.jpgIMG_1934View from roof of Barraco hat factoryhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/barranco-hat-factory-tour-18.jpgBarranco hat factory tour (18)Sewing the bands inside the hatshttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/barranco-hat-factory-tour-17.jpgBarranco hat factory tour (17)Hats on display and finishing areahttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/barranco-hat-factory-tour-16.jpgBarranco hat factory tour (16)Using a mold and heat to shape a hat into its final designhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/barranco-hat-factory-tour-13.jpgBarranco hat factory tour (13)Using a machine that beats a hat into shape and also softens the materialhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/barranco-hat-factory-tour-12.jpgBarranco hat factory tour (12)Hats for sale, arranged by sizehttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/barranco-hat-factory-tour-4.jpgBarranco hat factory tour (4)Antique hat shaping machine. Notice the huge counter weight on the lid.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/barranco-hat-factory-tour-2.jpgBarranco hat factory tour (2)Antique tools for making and shaping hatshttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1942.jpgBarraco EntranceBarraco hat making entrancehttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/homero-ortega-hat-factory-tour-113.jpgHomero Ortega Hat Factory Tour (113)Men's hats on display in showroom2013-02-11T01:14:23+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2013/01/25/the-museo-pumapungo-at-the-banco-central-in-cuenca/https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_2628.jpgPumapungoThe site of the Palace, with a high school (white) and the Banco Central (gray) in the background.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_2625.jpgLlamas at PumapungoIt wouldn't be an archeological site in Ecuador without llamashttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_2620.jpgAviaryA not-so-good view of the plants surrounding the aviary.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_2624.jpgParrotA colorful parrot at the aviary.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_2614.jpgBanosThe Baños at Pumapungohttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_2607.jpgIMG_2607https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_2605.jpgCanalThe 800 meter canal at Pumapungo, with a weed-whacker going in the background.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_2604.jpgThe gardens at PumapungoA stone stairway in the gardens at Pumapungohttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_2606.jpgTerraces at PumapungoThe terraces at Pumapungo, with the canal in the foreground.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_2598.jpgmap of the gardensMap of the garden area of Pumapungo2018-05-25T04:30:55+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2013/01/24/the-banos-del-inca-inca-baths-at-coyoctor/https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/bac3b1os-del-inca-at-coyoctor-38.jpgBaños del Inca at Coyoctor (38)It wouldn't be an archeological site without llamas.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_2262.jpgA view from the Pan-American Highway.A view from the Pan-American Highway.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_2204.jpgEl Tambo, Ecuadorhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/bac3b1os-del-inca-at-coyoctor-115.jpgBaños del Inca at Coyoctor (115)Another house has dioramas depicting cultural events. This display is about three festivals.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/bac3b1os-del-inca-at-coyoctor-112.jpgBaños del Inca at Coyoctor (112) A view from a windo of the house.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/bac3b1os-del-inca-at-coyoctor-100.jpgBaños del Inca at Coyoctor (100)One of the two houses had been used for cooking and had a display of meal preparation artifacts.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/bac3b1os-del-inca-at-coyoctor-95.jpgBaños del Inca at Coyoctor (95)The view from the courtyard between houses.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/bac3b1os-del-inca-at-coyoctor-86.jpgBaños del Inca at Coyoctor (86)Home like that used by Cañari peoplehttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/bac3b1os-del-inca-at-coyoctor-79.jpgBaños del Inca at Coyoctor (79)Stone steps leading to houseshttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/bac3b1os-del-inca-at-coyoctor-74.jpgBaños del Inca at Coyoctor (74)A really close view of the baths.2013-01-24T16:01:59+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2013/01/26/cuenca-apartments/https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_2477.jpgIMG_2477Our apartment is on the fifth floor, one floor down from the top. The window in the corner is in the master bedroom; the balcony (center of photo) is off the dining area.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/our-apartment-in-cuenca-ecuador-62.jpgOur Apartment in Cuenca, Ecuador (62)https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/our-apartment-in-cuenca-ecuador-51.jpgOur Apartment in Cuenca, Ecuador (51)https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/our-apartment-in-cuenca-ecuador-48.jpgOur Apartment in Cuenca, Ecuador (48)https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/our-apartment-in-cuenca-ecuador-47.jpgOur Apartment in Cuenca, Ecuador (47)https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/our-apartment-in-cuenca-ecuador-45.jpgOur Apartment in Cuenca, Ecuador (45)https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/our-apartment-in-cuenca-ecuador-44.jpgOur Apartment in Cuenca, Ecuador (44)https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/our-apartment-in-cuenca-ecuador-39.jpgOur Apartment in Cuenca, Ecuador (39)https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/our-apartment-in-cuenca-ecuador-38.jpgOur Apartment in Cuenca, Ecuador (38)Entry door with double deadbolt lockshttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/our-apartment-in-cuenca-ecuador-25.jpgOur Apartment in Cuenca, Ecuador (25)2013-01-24T06:08:38+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2013/01/19/cuenca-celebrates-christmas/https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_1606.jpgChristmas Street lights in the heart of CuencaChristmas Street lights in the heart of Cuencahttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_1436-copy.jpgTower with Star2013-01-24T02:34:53+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2013/01/23/flowers-flowers-and-more-flowers/https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_4545.jpgCommercial Rose Growing Operation near GualaceoA commercial rose growing operation. The gray area represents greenhouse structures without roofs. The white represents greenhouses with roofs.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_1187-ver2.jpgRoses in our apartmentRoses in our apartment, from the Cuenca Flower market.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_1223.jpgCuenca Flower MarketFlowers inside our apartment. Notice the view outside the windows.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_2476.jpgA Flower Arrangement in our ApartmentA Flower Arrangement in our Apartmenthttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_2221.jpgA Flower Arrangement in our ApartmentA Flower Arrangement in our Apartmenthttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_22071.jpgCuenca Flower MarketCuenca Flower Markethttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_2212.jpgIMG_2212https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_2210.jpgCuenca Flower MarketCuenca Flower Markethttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_2208.jpgCuenca Flower MarketCuenca Flower Markethttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_2207.jpgCuenca Flower MarketCuenca Flower Market2013-01-24T02:26:24+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2013/01/21/riding-the-ecuadorian-railroad/https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_2415.jpgDSC_2415https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_2414.jpgDSC_2414https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_2412.jpgDSC_2412https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_2409.jpgDSC_2409https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_2281.jpgDSC_2281https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_2280.jpgDSC_2280https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_2278.jpgDSC_2278https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_2277.jpgDSC_2277https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_2276.jpgDSC_2276https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_2274.jpgDSC_22742013-01-20T03:39:09+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2013/01/20/making-music-the-andean-way/https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_2310.jpgThe Cuenca Symphony OrchestraThe Orquesta Sinfonica de Cuenca (Cuenca Symphony Orchestra)https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1904.jpgVarious Andean music instrumentsVarious woodwind instruments for making Andean music.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1899.jpgThe quenaA vendor plays a quena.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_2214.jpgCarlos holds a charangoCarlos holds a kirkinchu, a charango made from a real armadillo shell.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_2215.jpgCarlos holds a charangoCarlos holds a charangohttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_4629.jpgThe siku or zampoña The siku or zampoña 2013-01-20T03:38:04+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2013/01/17/a-vacation-within-a-vacation/https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_2662-e1358479417438.jpgGalapagos Visitor Center2013-01-19T14:46:09+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2013/01/09/almuerzo-anyone/https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/gualaceo-food-court-11.jpgGualaceo Food Court (11)https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1910.jpgStudents enjoying almuerzo in a restaurantThese five students are enjoying the soup part of an almuerzo lunch in a restaurant.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1908.jpgA typical almuerzoThis almuerzo cost $2.50. Spaghetti with meat sauce, rice, cabbage slaw, traditional juice (usually a watermelon base) and rice pudding are shown. Also included was a large bowl of spinach and bean soup that was delicious.2013-01-09T02:05:52+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2013/01/08/spanish-school-studies-start-simply/https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1694.jpgAnother Part of the Flower MarketAnother portion of the flower market, near the New Cathedral.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1693.jpgPart of the Flower MarketPart of the Flower Market, next to the New Cathedral.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1656.jpgMeats for sale at the marketUnrefrigerated meat for sale at the markets.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1638.jpgInside of Simon Bolivar Spanish SchoolThe break room is the one with "Benvenidos" over the doorhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1649.jpgThe 9 de Octobre MarketFruits for sale at the 9 de Octobre Market.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1648.jpgThe 9 de Octobre MarketFruits and vegetables for sale at the three level 9 de Octobre Market.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1663.jpgJoe getting smacked by shamanJoe getting smacked by a shaman -- a medicine woman who uses herbal remedies to purge bad spirits.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1688.jpgThe 9 de Octobre MarketExterior view of the 9 de Octobre Market.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1889.jpgSimon Bolivar Spanish School entrance lobbyFellow AHI students relax in the Simon Bolivar Spanish School entrance lobby.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1888.jpgInterior view of Simon Bolivar Spanish SchoolInterior view of the four story Simon Bolivar Spanish School 2013-01-09T02:04:48+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2013/01/05/cuenca-edible-art/https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/tiestros-restaurant-dessert-plate-preparation-3-e1357677556404.jpgTiestros Restaurant Dessert Plate Preparation (3)Step 3 -- The chef begins to paint the design using liquid caramel. https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/tiestros-restaurant-dessert-plate-preparation-18-e1357677631356.jpgTiestros Restaurant Dessert Plate Preparation (18)Step 14 -- Chef Juan Carlos holds up the finished product.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/tiestros-restaurant-dessert-plate-preparation-171-e1357677741338.jpgTiestros Restaurant Dessert Plate Preparation (17)Step 13 -- More details are added with the applicator.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/tiestros-restaurant-dessert-plate-preparation-16-e1357678075478.jpgTiestros Restaurant Dessert Plate Preparation (16)Again, liquid chocolate is used to fill in the flowers' centers.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/tiestros-restaurant-dessert-plate-preparation-15-e1357678224914.jpgTiestros Restaurant Dessert Plate Preparation (15)Step 11- With the basic design completed, the chef now adds flowers and other details.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/tiestros-restaurant-dessert-plate-preparation-13-e1357678389156.jpgTiestros Restaurant Dessert Plate Preparation (13)Step10 -- The chef now applies detail to the top of the plate.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/tiestros-restaurant-dessert-plate-preparation-12-e1357678471820.jpgTiestros Restaurant Dessert Plate Preparation (12)Step 9 -- detail at the bottom (the feet) has been completed.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/tiestros-restaurant-dessert-plate-preparation-11-e1357678551798.jpgTiestros Restaurant Dessert Plate Preparation (11)Step 8 -- more detail being applied.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/tiestros-restaurant-dessert-plate-preparation-10-e1357678616493.jpgTiestros Restaurant Dessert Plate Preparation (10)Step 7 -- Chef Carlos then uses liquid chocolate in an applicator bottle to provide detail.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/tiestros-restaurant-dessert-plate-preparation-8-e1357678790558.jpgTiestros Restaurant Dessert Plate Preparation (8)Step 6 -- The chef uses a common paint brush to apply detail.2013-11-03T23:57:57+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2013/01/06/cajas-national-park/https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_1901.jpgCajas National Park, EcuadorA view of Cajas National Park from the road.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_1957.jpgCajas National Park, as seen from Dos Chorreras RestaurantCajas National Park, as seen from Dos Chorreras Restaurant.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_1865.jpgLlamas at Toreadora Lake, Cajas National Park, EcuadorLlamas at Toreadora Lake, Cajas National Park, Ecuadorhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_1842.jpgToreadora Lake, Cajas National Park, EcuadorToreadora Lake, Cajas National Park, Ecuadorhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_1838.jpgCajas National Park, EcuadorToreadora Lake, Cajas National Park, Ecuadorhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_1772.jpgCajas National Park, EcuadorCold and damp fellow travelers at Tres Cruces.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_1769.jpgCajas National Park, EcuadorThe three crosses at Tres Cruces, Cajas National Park, Ecuador. Altitude is just under 14,000 feet.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_1770.jpgCajas National Park, EcuadorThe foggy, misty view from the Tres Cruces outlook site. And it was cold, too.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_1765.jpgCajas National Park, EcuadorAnother lake in the Cajas National Park.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_1757.jpgCajas National Park, EcuadorOne of over 700 lakes in Cajas National Park2014-03-13T14:53:48+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2013/01/05/an-awesome-place-to-spend-new-years-eve/https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/monigote-vendor-2.jpgmonigote vendor Character monigotes for salehttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_1490.jpgMasks for MonigotesMasks for monigotes, although they are worn by people, too.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1637.jpgWidows of the old yearYoung men dressed as "widows" collecting moneyhttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_1487.jpgFireworks on the streetFireworks vendor on the street.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_1618.jpgFred and friendsFred and his monigote friends party during supper.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_1633.jpgMonigote fireTryin' to set the night on firehttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_1681-ver2.jpgFred meets his endBye, Bye, Fred (His legs and torso are at the edge of the fire)https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_1693.jpgFires on the streethttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/monigote-vendor-1.jpgmonigote vendor Monigote bodies on the street corner.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fred-1.jpgFred the StrawmanFred having afternoon coffee2016-01-06T02:19:16+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2013/01/02/the-markets-in-gualaceo-and-chordeleg/https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/gualaceo-food-court-5.jpgCuy and ChickenCuy (guinea pig) and pollo (chicken) roasting over an open fire.2013-01-03T03:33:28+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2012/12/31/cuenca-at-last/https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc_1038.jpgCuenca, as seen from the church at TuriCentral Cuencahttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc_1034.jpgCuenca, as seen from the church at TuriCuenca, in the valley -- the eastern sidehttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc_0969.jpgCuenca catCat in the garden at the Hotel Victoriahttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_20121228_153436_6501.jpgView from the Hotel Victoria in Cuenca, EcuadorDo, do, do, lookin' out my back door.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_1602.jpgIMG_16022013-01-02T03:06:15+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2012/12/31/quito-quickly/https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc_0948.jpgHotel room view of Quito, EcuadorThe view from our room in Quitohttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_1601.jpgOn the runway at QuitoShowing just how close the buildings are to the runway.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_1570.jpgStreet Scene, Quito, EcuadorOutside the Swissotel in Quito2012-12-31T16:20:09+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2012/12/28/on-the-road-again/https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_20121227_101424_1941-e1356753376250.jpgIMG_20121227_101424_194[1]Starting to de-ice the plane in Detroit2012-12-29T04:13:21+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2012/12/20/up-on-the-housetops-click-click-click/2012-12-20T23:02:20+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2012/12/17/the-twelve-days-before-cuenca/2012-12-18T04:11:30+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2012/11/26/hello-world/2012-12-12T17:47:13+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2012/12/05/where/2012-12-12T17:47:11+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2012/12/07/the-trip-in-a-box/https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/cuenca-package-2.jpgCuenca packageThe mysterious UPS Priority packagehttps://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/cuenca-box-contents-1-labeled-copy.jpgCuenca box contentsThe Trip in a Box from AHI with the main contents labeled.2022-12-27T15:06:26+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2012/12/10/learning-spanish-the-slacker-way/2012-12-12T17:47:07+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.com/2012/12/12/a-side-journey-to-olivet-and-marshall/https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/021.jpgOlivet Jazz Band 2011The Olivet Jazz Band, but not from the concert described below.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/023.jpgOlivet Community Schools Holiday Musical CelebrationLooking toward the high school band, the seventh grade is in the back left, the sixth grade in the back right.https://twowhotrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/marshall-mi-house.jpgMarshall Michgan House at Christmas Many house in Marshall are this ornate, with elaborate Christmas lights... 2012-12-12T17:47:05+00:00monthlyhttps://twowhotrek.comdaily1.02024-12-31T19:06:16+00:00