So, it's obvious from the photo I went white water rafting today. My staff from camp had given me the money as a 'thankyou' gift to do some stuff in South America and my roommate Kat knew I wasn't that keen on white water rafting so this was her way of making sure I did it. It was considered rapid 3 and 4´s which was a nice introduction for me. The group of us that did it, it was all our first time.

After being picked up and collecting our gear we headed to the site. We were shown what to do in different circumstances and then we jumped in the boat to practice paddling before doing the real thing. Was a 9km stretch of water with about 12 rapids. I was in the yellow boat and we actually tipped the boat and all fell out. We all managed to grab the rope and get back in, very gracefully....not.. and 2 seconds later we were out again, this time the guide also came in. Finally got back in and stayed in. That helped the confidence.

We stopped mid river and walked up a side river and jumped in from a bit of height for a bit of fun before finishing the river. We all had a great time.

Yesterday I had a relaxing day. The massage was great and I also had a facial. So cheap here. 4 of us went out for dinner and then for a drink. Had my first alcoholic drink of the trip, that will be it for a while.....

Heading back to the hotel now to meet up with some others and we are going to go and relax in the hot springs.

I've fixed the photos on the Quilotoa album and added photos to Banos. Enjoy...