Hacienda Cusin

We are out and about in Ecuador, moving through this incredible country, spending much time with old and new friends. John and Andreas wedding camp is great so far. We spent one night in Quito and then boarded a bus and drove over high mountain passes to a hot springs, and then to Hacianda Cusin which is one of the nicest places I have ever stayed. Great food, wine and talking, until late. I feel somewhat spoiled staying here. Someone comes to our room every evening while we are at dinner and lights our a fire in our room. And the food, many of the vegetables come from the property, and we are served fruit I have never seen before. Now we are in Otavalo, five minute taxi from Cusin, where the famous Saturday market is getting set up. More blankets sweaters, panama hats, and trinkets than I have ever seen. And the food, fish fried in a huge pan with garlic, rice in a pallea looking dish, and many types of corn.

It is nice to be eased into living here with the help of being surrounded by so many friends. But soon they will leave and we will be here left to our own devices to find new friends. Ah joyous life.