Today we finally got our tickets to Lima after a subnormal amount if anxiety. If Amanda wasn't so stunningly energetic you'd think we were sedated by our lack of reaction to plans constantly falling apart. Today we decided to go to the hot spring/ thermal pools up in the mountains. The taxi ride was $40, but the entrance to the pools was less than $8. The drive itself was worth it. We passed Cotopaxi, moles upon miles of rolling green hills, and then this massive volcano that peaks at 19,000 feet. It was amazing. We met an incredibly friendly family in the pools, who gave us advice and directions all about how to get to Lima and where to go in Chile. When we tell locals were going to Cuzco for five weeks, we've gotten all positive reactions which is a good sign. Ecuadorian people, according to me are extremely friendly and helpful so far. They speak much slower than Colombians as well which is very helpful. It does seem that their help can sometimes be misguided as we've been told many different things about our bus to Lima and we've been unable to follow any of the receptionists directions. We will be in Lima for only a night before flying to Cuzco where we will finally make a home.
Mount Antesana the volcano
View behind the pools
After coming back from the spa we ventured back to a random place we saw on yesterday's walk for lunch. Probably had the best meal of my trip so far. We've made kind of a point to have one nice meal in each country, but today proves it just really isn't necessary. Last week in Colombia we had an awesome meal of grilled fish accompanied by a slew of fried appetizers and dessert. In Ecuador we went to a place a friend recommended that had live music. However, our hunger overcame rational thought and we left for dinner at seven when most people don't consider dinner til 8:30-9. We had some cocktail that was recommended. To me it tasted like some heated fireball, but regardless it was delicious. We also had chocolate cake, which has become kind of a habit. I digress, the best meal so far was today. Shrimp and rice with avocado and fried plantains. So good it hurt. And it was $5. Anyways it will be nice to be able to cook for ourselves. At least food here is extremely cheap. Yesterday we bought two bananas, three apples, a handful of raspberries and strawberries for $1.90.
Best thing I ever ate? I think so.
Because our bus to Lima doesn't leave until Wednesday we are getting another day in Quito, which is great cause we really like it here. That said I think we are still both looking forward to nesting once we get to Peru.
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