Reflections on Peru and Ecuador...
6.4.18 Reflections on Peru & Ecuador...
I enjoyed Ecuador much more than Peru for many reasons:
- cleaner, especially Quito compared to Lima
- slightly less traffic, but much more concentrated in a much smaller square mile area in Quito (laying on the horn constantly about equal in both locations - those earplugs came in handy)
- more varied adventures on land and sea in Ecuador (the Andes, the Amazon, Galapagos)
- Ecuador uses US dollars so no currency conversions
- healthier, more varied diet in Ecuador instead of potatoes 3,000 different ways (Peru meals had at least 2 types of potatoes - sometimes 3 during a 3-course meal)
- except for the first hotel in Lima, the coffee in Ecuador was much better
This was a great group to travel with. Lots of laughter, shared challenges and wonderful adventure.
I find myself getting ready to toss used toilet paper in the waste basket instead of in the toilet.
I keep saying "gracias" instead of "thank you."
I miss my Amazon boots.
My wool socks and convertible pants/shorts will never be the same.
I'll never be able to look at a pet guinea pig the same way I use to.
I now know the difference between a tortoise and a turtle, but still don't understand the difference between a seal and a sea lion.
And, with kudos to Ogden Nash...
"Tortoises"
Come crown my brow with leaves of myrtle,
I know the tortoise is a turtle.
Come carve my name in stone immortal,
I know the turtoise is a tortle.
I know to my profound despair
I bet on one to beat a hare.
I also know I'm now a pauper
Because of its tortley, turtley, torpor.
Also by Ogden Nash (the correct words for Tim and Mac)
"The Pelican"
I miss the blue-footed boobies.
I want to travel the Galapagos western route - this time with adult fins, face mask and snorkel.
Most interesting species in the Galapagos...the double-beaked Nazca booby.
(Photo by Tim Churton)
I enjoyed Ecuador much more than Peru for many reasons:
- cleaner, especially Quito compared to Lima
- slightly less traffic, but much more concentrated in a much smaller square mile area in Quito (laying on the horn constantly about equal in both locations - those earplugs came in handy)
- more varied adventures on land and sea in Ecuador (the Andes, the Amazon, Galapagos)
- Ecuador uses US dollars so no currency conversions
- healthier, more varied diet in Ecuador instead of potatoes 3,000 different ways (Peru meals had at least 2 types of potatoes - sometimes 3 during a 3-course meal)
- except for the first hotel in Lima, the coffee in Ecuador was much better
This was a great group to travel with. Lots of laughter, shared challenges and wonderful adventure.
(Photo credits to MacBeth, Tim, Kim, Tammy and Elton)
I find myself getting ready to toss used toilet paper in the waste basket instead of in the toilet.
I keep saying "gracias" instead of "thank you."
I miss my Amazon boots.
My wool socks and convertible pants/shorts will never be the same.
I'll never be able to look at a pet guinea pig the same way I use to.
I now know the difference between a tortoise and a turtle, but still don't understand the difference between a seal and a sea lion.
And, with kudos to Ogden Nash...
"Tortoises"
Come crown my brow with leaves of myrtle,
I know the tortoise is a turtle.
Come carve my name in stone immortal,
I know the turtoise is a tortle.
I know to my profound despair
I bet on one to beat a hare.
I also know I'm now a pauper
Because of its tortley, turtley, torpor.
Also by Ogden Nash (the correct words for Tim and Mac)
"The Pelican"
A wonderful bird is the pelican,
His bill will hold more than his belican.
He can take in his beak
Food enough for a week,
But I'm damned if I see how the helican.
I miss the blue-footed boobies.
I want to travel the Galapagos western route - this time with adult fins, face mask and snorkel.
Sorry my little one, but it is time to go...
(photo credit: Tammy & Elton)
(photo credit: Tammy & Elton)
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