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    Photos from Ecuador

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    Large Ceibo tree with green photosynthetic bark (Ceiba trichisandra, Bombacaceae). A large emergent species of tropical dry forest on the Pacific coast of Ecuador. Views[614] Ceibo trees...most amazing... Views[465] There must have been a few more cyclists here before us... Views[401] Views[456] Good night sun! Views[467]
     
    The end of the day - spending the night in a concrete half finished house with warm walls... Views[192] Justin loved my Hand that baby over... Views[143] Road side beauty. Views[163] Always greeted by friendly people on the roads in Ecuador. Views[134]
     
    One of the valleys we had to cross between Loja and Macara. Views[139] We climbed higher than the peak of that mountain on the other side of the valley....wish I would have known... Views[141] Hola MuhKuh. Views[361] Schlumpfinchen - my new bicycle the production of sugar cane juice on the side of the road. Views[145]
     
    Loading up on sugar cane juice. Views[1123] on our way to Peru Views[140] The worn bearings of my back tire. Views[176] ....it cost me the bearings on my back tire. But this confident mechanic fixed it in a flash. Views[186] Mud is the game. Views[180]
     
    On our way to Loja Views[908] following the river on the muddy road to Loja. Views[228] Loja at the end of the rainbow. Views[169] muddy old side road to Loja Views[188] Poochy watching us aliens... Views[232]
     
    through the mountains to Loja Views[1080] Misty mountains. Views[188] Views[192] Views[177] found this leaving Saraguro Views[198]
     
    Saraguro Views[144] ...or Mother Spoon is part of the asociatción de Mujeres Indígenas. An association of indigenous women between ages 18 and 65, working for the equal treatment of Saraguro women. Mama Cuchara purchases all of its food directly from indigenous women in the region, putting money into the hands of families. The fresh , often organic products are then used in the restaurant. The money the restaurant makes goes into the association bank to provid loans to woman who need it. Views[198] Saraguro Views[193] New friends - hope to catch up with them on our way south. Views[178] Daisy's roses Views[134]
     
    German consulate in Cuenca Views[174] building facade in Cuenca Views[162] Had lunch with Daisy and Carolina - wonderful people...so generous and helpful! Views[166] Cuenca cathedral. Views[181] Window shopping in Cuenca... Views[146]
     
    Cuenca market Views[170] Cuenca market Views[162] Cathedral - you always know where you are. Views[1087] this girl had hours of fun with her shoes. Views[148] Mom and grandpa playing - whole family had fun playing with the girls shoes. Views[139]
     
    street scene in Cuenca - gotta love this town. Views[182] cathedral at night. Views[143] abundance of baked goods in the streets of Cuenca Views[160] eat yourself silly! Views[142] El Cajas national Park Views[194]
     
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