Friday, July 3 – Antonio picks us up at 10:00 A.M. Drive to Otavalo. Arrive at Hacienda Pinsaqui at 2:30. Fabulous old hacienda with gardens. Our room lovely, with fire place. Take bus into Otavalo and wander the town. Late lunch of burritos and chicken wings. I’m still sick…ache, diarrhea, stomach pains. When we arrive back at the hotel, our fire has been lit. Welcome drink at Hacienda, Ecuadorian musicians. Dinner in lovely formal dining room with fireplace. Return to the room to find hot water bottles in our beds. Fall asleep to the fire. I’m still sick.
Month: July 2009
Pappallacta Hot Springs
Thursday, July 2 – Antonio picks us up at 8:00 A.M. Drive to Pappallacta Hot Springs. Arrive at 11:00 A.M. Soak in public pools. 2:30 P.M. massages. Dinner at the hotel. Cold. I’m still sick.
Quito Old Town
Wednesday, July 1 – Day in Quito. Old Town, Baroque Jesuit Church. Climbed the Basilica. I get sick. Laundry day. Dinner at Cannibal Shrimp.
La Selva Jungle Lodge, Night in Quito
Tuesday, June 30 – Departure – La Selva Jungle Lodge, Night in Quito. Dinner at the Magic Bean.