Classic night style border cross into Ecuador and if I remember correctly another security stop check made this bus ride pretty hard to get comfortable. Having had such an awesome time with Andy and Ben in mancora we were determined to keep the playa pad theme alive in montanita. Montanita is known as one of the worlds most infamous surf beaches and is a hot spot for many backpackers on the gringo trail! Pulling over at the main road a street or so back from th...

Waking up on the bus a few hours from mancora it felt great to see the welcoming site of the ocean from my window seat. I heard previously all the rave about the mancora Loki hostel so as I was traveling alone at this stage I had planned to jump on the band wagon certain I'd probably run into somebody I knew. I didn't make it as far as reception ! I think the first person I saw was Christine, Danish girl I worked in lapaz. Then Andy! My good English mate that I ...

Booked another night of chillen at the prisma hotel before checking in with the Norwegians at Loki hostel for Tasha's birthday the next night. Went and had an amazing hot stone Massage to reward myself after the trek. Met up with meg, Anna and Eva; the English girls I did the slat flats tour with and had a day hanging with them. Went to a museum and had a cool arvo chillen at a balcony bar with tash having beers in the sun. She was a legend! Probably coolest chic...

The wake was early ! Very early! And it was bitterly cold. We managed to be second in queue for park entry. Although we now had about 2 and a half hours to wait for the gates to open. Huddled up with the guys to keep warm. Once the officers arrived at the entrance those who wanted to really go for it stripped off to be more comfortable as it was guaranteed once moving a little quicker that you'd be swearing. Me and the Norwegians were heading the pack with rosa...

Pretty sore and sorry this morning after a the previous days punishment but still had alot more KM's left in my skinny sticks. This day was by far one of my favourite! The morning was filled with so absolutely jaw dropping views and scenery! Stopped at a few ruins site and made a real good pace to lunch. I was getting used to running alot of it; I felt more comfortable on the trot sometimes and got more of a rush from the surroundings when hot footing it a littl...