Our final trip to the Sierra



                                 
This weekend, Brynna and I met the boys -- returning from their Amazon trip --  up in Ambato for our final trip away from La Josefina. We were in Ambato to visit our friends, Jessica, Luis and their three children, who live there.

Below are a few photos from our adventures. We toned down our normal schedule to accommodate Dillon's recovery, but by Sunday, he was able to successfully complete a moderate hike to a beautiful waterfall. He is definitely on the mend -- with a good story and decent set of scars top prove it!

While our carsick-prone crew is happy to be done with mountainous bus rides for the near future, it is not without sadness that we took our last bus ride down the mountain and back "home" for the next three weeks.

A funny spot by Yambo Lake where the fish clean up your feet by nibbling on them. Jonah pictured with his buddy, Ariel (two middle children, same age, same energy).
Brynna and Domenica getting their feet nibbled on as well!
                      
A little boat trip around Lake Yambo with a guide with lots of tales of terror (Ecuadorian love scary stories!)
Brynna, Dillon and Paul with Sandy and Nico. Note the Ecuadorian flag in the background.
                           
Brynna and Domenica riding a llama with beautiful eyelashes.
Eating snacks -- oranges, espumilla and arepas -- in central park, Patate.

The picturesque trailhead for Cascada Mundug, a waterfall hike outside of the town of Patate. Pictured L to R: Sandy, Amelia, Jeryko, Brynna, Estevan, Jonah, Ariel, Domenica, Dillon


Dillon, Esteban and Sandy at the end of the hike. Check out the creative sculpture to Dillon's left. 

What adventure is complete without ice cream?!

Ecuadorian swings near Mundug Waterfall

Ecuadorians love photo opps. Wings like these are present in many different natural sites around the country. These ones are located just in front of Mundug Falls.

Amelia, Alejandra (middle), and Sandy. I have known Alejandra since she was 9 years old. 
Big brother, Dillon, showing off his brawn at the end of the hike.

Paul doing "his thing" at Mundug Falls. What is "his thing" you ask? Ask him.


Another funny Ecua-photo opportunity along the hike to Mundug Falls trail.

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  1. AnonymousJune 17, 2023 at 7:29 AM

    Glad to hear Dillon has done well! And another grand adventure. (FB)

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