A Banos a Banos a Banos . . . . .

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July 2nd 2010

Published: July 5th 2010

A banos a banos a banos ... that was the call that we heard over and over again as we made our way south to the city of banos. Our bus trip south was filled with pretty much everything that you could imagine including seeing a group of european tourists laying in a truck bed presumably hitch hiking, people on our bus with ducks, stopping about every 10 min to let people off and allow random vendo... Read Full Entry

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Los Beckstrom

Spartan

We have been keeping this Blog for the past 4 years in order to keep our friends and family up to date on our travels around the world. Here is an update of where we have been and where we are going. Blogged Travels 2002 - Andy living and taking classes in Valladolid, Spain and traveling Spain and Europe (January - May) 2003 - Living and taking classes in Cuernavaca, Mexico and traveling Mexico. (June - July) 2007 - Living and taking classes in San Jose, Costa Rica and traveling Costa Rica (June - July) 2008 - Backpacking through Europe on our Honeymoon (June - July) 2009 - Living an... full info

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5th July 2010

surtrek
surtrek

tours Ecuador
Baños is named for the Church of the Virgin of the Holy Water, Nuestra Señora del Agua Santa. The church is a place of pilgrimage for those who come to thank the Virgin for many miracles and to ask her blessing. The church was built in Gothic style from from volcanic rock at the start of the century. Inside the basilica are depiction of the volcanic eruptions and the Virgin's miracles. http://www.surtrek.com

5th July 2010

Cramer
Sarah Cramer

OHHHH MYYYYY GOSHHHH
I can't even describe how jealous I am of you rock climbing up a WATERFALL!!! That looks absolutely stunning! What an incredible 3 days--love how the other backpackers loved your snacks...priceless!

9th July 2010

sheila
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OMG
Thanks for all your blog enteries. We have thoroughly enjoyed reading about your adventures and, EXCEPT for the canyonering photos, seeing what you are seeing through your wonderful photos. The afore mentioned photos are want to make a poor mother's hear go pitter-patter rapidly!!!!! I repeat OMG! I can't believe you all did that and have smiles on your faces. Whatever your reason for not participating, Steph, it simply confirms that you are the smartest one of the bunch and have the highest survival skills! Truly, thanks for keeping up the blog. Continue your wonderful adventure. Your lives will never be the same after this - travel is so good for one's soul me thinks. Sheila

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