The Quilotoa Loop

08.06.11

First major hike in the region. The Quilotoa loop in in the center of the country, and takes you through some very authentic villages. Problem: lots of tourists around. Still was extra pleasant. Exhausting walks and nearly fainted after 12 hours of it. ... I blame the lack of oxygen. Fortunately Marie is a MEdic student and knew what to do!



View over the valley. Starting our walk at 7AM



Asking for the way:


PEople who stopped to stare:


Us at teh lake

Path around the lake, at the top of the mountains.



When I was close to death:



When we made it our of the fog. End of the walk.




EXTRAS.


Little yellow flower called "zapatitos" (= "little shoes" or slippers)