26th October 2009 - 30th October 2009 We thought we were in for a good night's sleep after scoring the front seats on the bus with the most leg room. Little did we know people were going to be constantly opening and closing the front door throughout the night, slamming into Sammys legs every time. He wasn't a happy traveler on arrival so we immediately got on the internet and booked some flights to avoid the next lot of buses (50 hours worth!). After breakfast ...

24th October 2009 - 26th October 2009 As Nikki and I travelled to Quito on the bus we were intrigued by the landscape of mountains and dry land, and the colorful clothing of the locals with a sound track of our latest favorite Jamie T's Kings and Queens. As we neared Quito we opened the Lonely Planet and discussed if we would stay in the new town with a reputation of dangerous streets but great restaurants and bars or the old town with beautiful old archit...