Baños (de Agua Santa) From the Quitoloa area, we drove about 3 hours and descended about 6000 feet to get to the charming town of Baños, south of Quito.  The town is in a valley adjacent to a steep mountainside,…

Exploring the Ecudorian Andes is proving to be a rewarding experience. We may be on the equator, but the elevation means cool days and cold nights.

What an interesting an colorful city! Twenty years ago Medellin was perhaps the most dangerous city in the world. Today it’s a thriving community with modern public transportation and improving economy. The Medellin airport is a 45 minute drive outside…