Sooo Highhhhh

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Howdy Yáll,

Sayard and I are in Quito, Ecuador. And at 120,000 inches of altitude, the first couple of days were exhausting. And you can forget about hard boiled eggs around here unless you have a lot of time on your hands.

I mentioned the Cabalgattos in my last posting. It is a great example for examining the differences in liability laws between Colombia and the U.S.A. Imagine if you can, taking 10 people who have never or almost never ridden horses and setting them upon mostly well behaved steeds without the option of a helmet. Then take them galloping down country roads used by vehicles. Top that by making destination points bars and there you have it. Ten drunk gringos galloping through Colombian villages!

Erik´s wedding was on Saturday. It was held at the former estate of one Colombia´s colonial elite. It was a proper rockin wedding with a live band and traditional dancers. Dancers, which inspired Sayard and I, allowing us to win a little gringo dance off the next day.

Quito is a beutiful city surrounded by mountains and volcano´s. We have been taking it easy these first couple of days to get adjusted and all ready for our treks.

Hmmm, I´m kinda sleepy so that´ll be all for now. Fortunatly, the internet is very accessible in Ecuador so I will update more often.

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Photos

Easy Does it
Sayard confidently upon her steed

Parking at the bar.
No. Really. This is parking at a bar.

Sacrifice
A freaky Inca plaque depicting a sacrifice at the wedding.

Gargoyles
It seems to me like a pelican ain´t gonna scare too many demons away.

Way up
The view from above the belfry in the Quito Bassilica. This was after about 30min of climbing stairs and rickety ladders.

Comments

[Hannah]

Speaking of reckless riding- Ecuador and Montana might be more similar than expected when it comes to liability. I was pretty surprised to find that here on the ranch riders (new and old) go helmetless too. Picture loping through montana pine forests, trying not to catapault off and hit a tree head first. I guess there is still a bit of wild in the west. I'm so glad to see you guys have a blog going. I'll be checking in as often as I can! Hannah

[Jason]

egg solution
2 tbl salt per quart of water should raise boil temp 6 F. The real problem is though: if you only have a 1/2 cup and 1/3 cup measuring device, how can you get 1/4 cup?