Aug 15 - Sep 3, 2016: Ecuador

Aug. 26, 2016.  Llullu Llama Mountain Lodge, Isinlivi, Ecuador.

• Another great day of walking, still plenty of steep scrambles, but I am slow and cautious, and have hardly lost my step.  Again, fabulous scenery - took lots and lots of pictures.  Surprise: the guesthouse had several other hikers, and by the time dinner was served, there were about 30 of us, all doing the loop counter-clockwise.  Lots of Germans.  Met a lovely couple, Niklas and Sandra Berlemann, who had been traveling all over S. America for many months - we exchanged email addresses.  They are maybe interested in sailing one day, and I told them about our adventure - may hear from them again.  

• Best part of Llullu's: the St. Bernard, world's friendliest dog, who likes to tussle with the local llama, who likes it, too.

• Really good meal, everything homemade and vegetarian.  

• Composting toilet with a great view over the valley.