Location: Tena
Device: Blackberry
Hey Guys,
Below is my first dispatch from Ecuador. It's cryptic, but you'll get the gist.
ADRENALINE
Ran from banditos (robbers) on the wrong side of town.
Saved by taxi driver with a fare in the front.
Learned that adrenaline trumps altitude sickness.
AWAKE
Backpack for a pillow in the town square.
Awoken by hordes of silent children shuffling to school.
When a nightbus arrives early, you sleep outside with one eye open. (4:30am)
IN WATER
Spent the day riding the rapids.
On the underside of a raft praying for daylight.
Swallowed no water, but twisted my arm.
Ate lunch of: pasta, guacamole, and chocolate cake- dripping on a riverbank.
FINALE
Zack's fine
Ecuadorinas are kind.
There are many street dogs.
Keep 'having fun' and being careful. And if you ever arrive early in Pdx, forget sleeping in Pioneer Square - we, and Cooper if you yearn for canine company, will pick you up. Thanks for posting on the road. 'Hi' to Bill if you meet him.
ReplyDeleteSounds exciting! Ok the running from banditos might be a little too much excitement but the rest is cool. Have fun and stay safe! I'll keep an eye out for the next installment.
ReplyDeleteWow, sounds like an adventure! Hope you both are safe and having a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are having fun and will have a lot to say on your way back :)
ReplyDeleteLiked your schedule!
ReplyDeleteIshould do the same, in 2 weeks its the Ecuador Galapagos travel that I've been waiting since a long time ago!
Oh!! feel so jealous!!
ReplyDeleteIt reminds me to the Hosterías en puyo I did 3 years ago!
Want to come back!! the best place ever
Nice pics :)