Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Falling behind on the blog..and on the ride (title is the link to more photos)
Look closely, and you will be able to see the Cathedral in the canyon.
This is the Tulcan Cemetery in Ecuador. It is commonly referred to as the "Edward Scissorhands Cemetery." If you happen to be in the area, do not miss it!!
The caretaker started a trend when he asked to have his photo taken while sitting on the bike.
Culture is still vibrant in the mountainous town of Otavalo. Children and adults alike can be seen wearing traditional outfits. Schools allow children from traditional families to combine their outfits with the school uniform.
Latin American children are hard workers. They can be seen herding sheep, hauling bundles of firewood, or fetching water in the early morning.
Parents work hard as well. In Ecuador, it was quite common to see women working in the fields.
The Pan American highway in Ecuador.
A good portion of the riding was above 7,000 ft, sometimes even reaching altitudes of over 10,000ft. We were both surprised to learn that the country that is named after the equator is actually quite cold. This is only the second time on this trip that I've used my heated liner for warmth.
Hey!!! Get your head out of the way! I am trying to take a photo here!
Until the next internet connection. In the meantime, be sure to check out our ride report on ADV Rider for more pics and information (the link on the left-hand column).
