Eruption
We´ve now arrived at the town of Banos which is located somewhat foolishly on the slopes of a very active volcano. On the drive here I couldn´t help noticing the large plume of disturbing smoke emenating from the summit. On arrival at the hotel we were given a leaflet with useful instructions including “The emergency siren may activate…” and “If ash is falling…”. We found the upside, however, after discovering a spa after a long hike in the mountains. We had thermal waters and a hot mud bath which has left deposits in places I never knew I had. I think we now have the smoothest body parts in Ecuador.
Unfortunately the luxury ends tomorrow as we have five night´s camping ahead of us. Let´s hope the thermarest mats haven´t sprung a leak.
Tags: Travel
rob.dulcie
Disappointed or what – opened up ‘eruption’ with some (rather disturbing) glee expecting stories of dire gastric episodes brought about by eating ‘funny furren food’ ….
Hope your thermarest experience is better than mine – I bought one when they were very new and very expensive which didn’t fare well in a bought of ‘bivvyboganning’ down the snowy lower slopes of (I think) Scafell. So be warned no sledging and no having fun!
Graham
Enjoy your camping – rather you than me. I prefer my home comforts!!
Hi Robert and Dulcie
Thought it was pretty chilly here in Auckland but you seem to have it a bit cooler over your side of the world! New Zealand houses are about as warm as a tent in winter! Enjoy yourselves Sarah, Shaun Bella and Sebx