tak1's Guestbook

5th December 2014

I hope you used some of that money you are saving by staying in cheap hotels and traveling by bus to buy some food for that dog.

From Blog: Ecuador

5th December 2014

Mike McDonald
non-member comment

Hammocks
Looks like a great adventure for you two. Keep finding those hammocks!

From Blog: Ecuador

5th December 2014

tak1
margie takala

Hammocks
No more hammocks as we bused from Guayaquil (sea level) to Cuenca (about 8400 ft). We spend the rest of the time in the mountains. Guayaquil is the lagest city in Equador (over 2 million people). I expected a large Manta (which is loud and trashy) but Guayaquil is very clean and has an awesome Malacon.

From Blog: Ecuador

4th December 2014

richard and gail
non-member comment

Fruit cart
Those mangoes look wonderful. Does Ecuador export any fruit to the US?

From Blog: Ecuador

5th December 2014

tak1
margie takala

HI Gail and Richard!
We bought a big mango for breakfast and it was delicious. I read that Ecuador is the world's largest exporter of bananas. They also export melons, strawberries, and mangos. I assume some of this comes to the US.

From Blog: Ecuador

3rd December 2014

richard and gail
non-member comment

Great hostel!
Your cabin at Comuno Montanita is adorable! Looks like you have found a bit of Ecuadorian paradise! Was this a 7 out of 10 hammock, Bob? Continued happy travels. Gail and Richard

From Blog: Ecuador

4th December 2014

tak1
margie takala

Good spot to relax!
Bob says it's an 8 out of 10!

From Blog: Ecuador

2nd December 2014

gail and richard
non-member comment

Looks like a lovely town
Glad to see you found your hammock, Bob! The beach in the photos looks lovely with lots of white sand. Nice to have all that fresh fruit for breakfast. Gail and Richard

From Blog: Ecuador

1st December 2014

Ken King
non-member comment

are we having fun?
I just got around to your blog. Sounds as if you are having fun. However, your age may be showing. A couple of good 3 to 6 hour5 hikes sounds good for younger tourists. Did you play some beach volley ball with the younger crowd?

From Blog: Ecuador

1st December 2014

tak1
margie takala

old people
We were at over 12000 feet and had to go up 1200 feet. It was climbing Mt Everest. Walk 100 feet and stop and try to catch your breath. They had horses at the bottom that you could rent to get back up that were led up indigenous kids. There were a lot people younger than us on the horses.

From Blog: Ecuador

28th November 2014

Richard and Gail
non-member comment

Ecuadorian adventure
Is rain typical winter weather in Quito? With the altitude, do they get snow? All those fresh juice stands sound wonderful.

From Blog: Ecuador

30th November 2014

tak1
margie takala

HI Gail and Richard!
Thanks for following our adventures! Always fun to hear from friends at home. Found out that Quito's rainy season is October to May. We got a bit of rain each day, but lots of sunshine too. It has snowed in Quito, but it is rare.

From Blog: Ecuador

28th November 2014

Richard and Gail
non-member comment

Day three Ecuador
Looks like you are already into the Ecuadorian scene. Tram ride was a great idea to get a perspective over the area. We'll be checking in for the latest blog.

From Blog: Ecuador

Comment Follow (2)Message

margie takala

tak1

We are a retired couple from Minnesota. We travel economically, use buses, stay at inexpensive hotels and look for the restaurants where the locals eat. But sometimes we splurge. We meet many fellow travelers and end up on a first name basis with many locals. We try to post our adventures and photos every day if we find Internet. Join us as we travel along. We welcome your comments.... full info