It was an early start today for me, with a 9.30 am flight out of Coca and a 2+ hour motorised canoe trip down river this meant that by 6.00 am I was packed, downed a quick coffee, goodbyes said, breakfast package collected and into a vehicle for the short trip to the river and ready to go.I know I have commented on it a bit, but I have had a delightful stay at Yachana and am extremely impressed with what Douglas and his team have happening here in the upper reach...

After a lovely, snuggly and very quiet sleep I woke to a soggy day in Quito with a promise of 9 degrees and 100% chance of rain. A bit of a shock after the Galapagos where it has been 26-27 every day with minimums of 23-24. But not as bad as having to do more than just throw on a pair shorts and a t-shirt to head off to breakfast like I have for the past 7 breakfasts. So, as I was not on anyone else's schedule than my own and breakfast is till 10.30, I roll...