Hola, While Emlyn and Bree left for Latacunga, I was left on my own in Quito to post home some unnecessary clothes and some souvenirs the next very early morning. Glad that my backpack is now a lot lighter and more comfortable! I took a bus to Latacunga. A taxi man couldn't find the hotel that Emlyn and Bree stayed the night before. Had to ask around for directions, but as many people we asked were clueless I felt like telling them to go back to prima...

Much to Ant's relief and Emlyn's disappointment we didnt run into any guerillas on the Columbian-Ecuador route (I'm somewhat in between, it would be an exciting experience but not sure if its worth risking my life for nor our parents' bank balance as they'd be the ones paying the ransom!) Our apoligies for not leaving a message sooner, hope none of you were worried we'd been kidnapped! So, parents you can breath a sigh of relief and hold on to your money for a bi...