20th-22nd September 2018 I didn’t sleep too well the night before leaving. Partly because I knew I had to get up early, and I think I was also excited and a little nervous too. I have done high-altitude treks before (such as Langtang Valley in Nepal and, more recently, the Quilotoa Loop) but during those,Continue reading “Travelblog SA#17: Hiking the Cordillera Blanca (Santa Cruz Trek) – Peru”
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Travelblog SA#9: Cuenca – Ecuador
9th-11th August 2018 The southern capital of Ecuador, and also – due to its colonial architecture – a UNESCO city, Cuenca is often compared to Quito. I spent my first couple of days there touring its churches and museums, beginning with its new Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepcion, which was structurally impressive but somewhat lackingContinue reading “Travelblog SA#9: Cuenca – Ecuador”
Travelblog SA#8: Tena – Ecuador
6th-8th August 2018 Having left Merazonia, which had been my home for almost six weeks, it felt strange to be back on the road again. I was no longer a volunteer but, once more, a backpacker. The transition was somewhat diluted because on the day I left some of the other volunteers were heading toContinue reading “Travelblog SA#8: Tena – Ecuador”
Tej Turner 