From Chunchi we started off under a sunny sky in the direction of Ingapirca, the most important Incan ruins in Ecuador (dating from late 15th century).

It was a long day of ups and downs and everyone was pretty tired by the time we arrived in our hostel accomodation not far from the ruins.
We found a basic local bar in which to sample the local tipple (Zhumir) with the "bar" owner.

De Chunchi sommes partis sous un ciel ensoleillé - direction Ingapirca, ou se trouvent les plus importantes ruines Incas en Équateur (datant de la fin du 15ème siècle). Encore une longue journée avec des montees et descentes - tout le monde était très fatigué a l'arrivés à notre auberge, pas loin des ruines. Nous avons trouvé un "bar" ou on a essaye une boisson du coin (Zhumir) avec le propriétaire.
Day 7
From Ingapirca we continued south to Cuenca, the 2nd city of Ecuador. It was another very tough day weather wise, with a 700 meter climb to start - leading to a mountain pass @ 3600 meters altitude where we biked in cloud/fog at temperatures of just 6C!! We usually like the downhills ;-) but as we were all soaking wet and freezing it was not as much fun as usual. We managed to make it to Cuenca with enough energy left to go out on the town for a few beers and cocktails to celebrate the end of our first week! We even went to the local salsa club and danced until the early hours!! We spent our rest day walking around the city - Cuenca reminds me of La Coruna in Spain with its cobblestone streets, some magnificent buildings and lots of bars, restaurants and cafes which all contribute to a great vibe. Time to get some Z's - we have 2 tough days ahead of us...
De Ingapirca nous avons continué vers le sud - direction Cuenca, la 2ème ville de l'Équateur. Encore une journée difficile (meteo), avec une montee de 700 m pour commencer -ceci nous a mene à un col @ 3600 mètres d'altitude où on etait dans les nuages/brouillard avec une températures de 6C! Normalement, on aime bien les descentes ;-) mais comme nous étions tous trempes, il n'a pas été autant fun comme d'hab! Sommes arrives à Cuenca avec assez d'énergie pour sortir en ville, prendre quelques bières et cocktails et célébrer la fin de notre première semaine! On a même visite le club de salsa du coin ou on a dansé jusqu'a...tard! Nous avons passé notre journée de repos à pied a decouvrir la ville - avec ses rues pavées, de magnifiques bâtiments et de nombreux bars, restaurants et cafés qui contribuent tous à une grande ambiance. Faut dormir...2 jours difficiles devant nous...
4 comments:
That picture you guys added to the last post, of the two of you covered in mud is classic! That one will for sure be treasured in years to come :)
I LOVE the pic of the 'local pub'. Not quite your 'cafe en seine' scenery!
Hoping the weather will behave nicely and you have some sunny downhill tracks in week 2!
Hug,
Yvon
Dudes,
Lovings the blog - it's quality to be following the trip from 'Sunny' Ireland!!! Sorry I mean 'Flooded' Ireland. I can't wait until next summer!
Keep up the great journalism, however have a word with the photographer...we request more people + scenery pictures, and less random building! Xtreme paddy reporting from Dublin, out!
Hey, are you guys missing your cubicles yet?! ;-)
Amazing photos! We love being able to check-in for regular updates.
Be safe,
E and T
So J-E-A-L-O-U-S. :) Awesome adventures! Tell me where my next vacation will be!! :) Looks like you two are having the trip of a lifetime!
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