Latacunga, Quilotoa, Baños, Cuenca, Loja and crossing the Peruvian border


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March 27th 2010
Published: March 27th 2010
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The first thing I should mention here is the problem I had on the bus from Quito to Latacunga. I´ve taken care with all my belongings so far, keeping an eye on my bag in the hold of the bus whilst keeping all valuables in my smaller bag with me on the bus. Unfortunately, on this occasion I clearly wasn´t careful enough. My bag was on the floor, between my two feet. There were two people sat ... Read Full Entry



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Pre-Inca gravePre-Inca grave
Pre-Inca grave

About 1000 years old. They found the body of a woman in the centre (in the standing position) surrounded by 12 servants who were buried alive kneeling around her.
Calendar stoneCalendar stone
Calendar stone

The stone uses the sunlight to tell the exact day and month! (doesn't work any more as it has been moved)
Execution stoneExecution stone
Execution stone

For when they sacrificed young virgins to the god (who always volunteered - it was an honour to be sacrificed!)



1st April 2010

I really enjoyed your post. I have always wanted to go there. My blog is looking for travel photos. If you have the time, check us out a dirty-hippies.blogspot.com Continued fun on your travels, Heather

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