Tuesday 2nd May 2017
Cuenca to Banos
Took minibus with Wilson still acting as guide. A bone-jarring journey through the mountains,
with lots of evidence of small land-slips, then one enormous one which took out
the road and caused us to detour through some small villages before re-joining
the Pan-American Highway. Raining in places but a lovely trip nonetheless with
lots of small farms, terraced farming, very dark rich volcanic earth providing
enormous fruit and vegetables.
Stopped off en-route in a town where we ate chicken and
chips from a rotisserie – huge portion with additional rice and salsa salad for
$5.
After about 9 hours, arrived in the town of Banos, staying
at the Monte Selva located at the base of a mountain and which had its own
thermal spa. We therefore immediately
indulged in a thermal soak with a brief sauna and Turkish bath. The swimming pool was too cool to brave. Suitably refreshed, we went for a wander
around town which seemed to be a back-packers and local holiday-maker
resort. Lots of hostels, tour sellers,
kiosks selling tat – but generally clean and tidy. There were also a multitude of hairdressers
and barbers shops so I stopped off and had a trim. Finally, I can see! $7 for a cut. Iain hid.
Back for rum and cokes near our rooms. The hotel kindly
supplied an ice bucket.
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