You have to be a Star Trek fan to get the heading this time, but it sums up our reflection on how all things are comparative and nothing is absolute. After four days in the jungle, and three in the tents for the first time, last night saw us drive the truck into Cuenca, Ecudaors third largest city, and check into a hotel. Smiles from all the ladies as we were allocated rooms of our own, with ensuite bathrooms, hot water, flushing toilets and, if you asked very nicely, hairdryers!!!! Its not as if someone fed you grapes while you soaked in a bath, but it was very welcome nonetheless! The hotel is clean and simple, and in recent years was the sort of place and cheap and cheerful city break might have seen us contemplate
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