by Sarah Jervis | Jun 19, 2025 | Our Journey, South America
history 13th June. Perched high in the hills, Ingapirca is Ecuador’s most significant set of pre-Columbian ruin. A quiet yet powerful testament to two cultures layered on one site. Originally built by the Cañari people, who worshipped the moon and lived here long...
by Sarah Jervis | Jun 18, 2025 | Our Journey, South America
Climbing all the way from Banos, google decided to take us on the scenic route. Usually I second check the routing, but not this time.. oh well, it’s a nice part of the country to explore. We arrived at the park gates after they had closed, but they allowed...
by Sarah Jervis | Jun 18, 2025 | Our Journey, South America
June 9th. Tucked between steep green mountains and perched on the edge of the Amazon basin, Baños is a little town with a big reputation—for hot springs, waterfalls, and just about every adventure sport you can think of. It feels more jungle like than highlands, with...
by Sarah Jervis | Jun 18, 2025 | Our Journey, South America
Cotopaxi to Quilotoa June 5. We left Cotopaxi National Park later than planned, probably should have spent the night at the park. But stopping at 3pm felt a little too early. We thought we’d make our way and find a place later to park up. The line on the map...
by Sarah Jervis | Jun 13, 2025 | Our Journey, South America
history Quito is the capital of Ecuador and one of the highest cities in the world! Long ago, the area was home to Indigenous people, including the Quitu tribe. Later, it became part of the powerful Inca Empire. When the Spanish arrived in 1534, they built a new city...
by Sarah Jervis | Jun 13, 2025 | Our Journey, South America
A big check mark on life’s bucket list. We managed to book a last-minute cruise online—six nights, seven days—for a small fortune, but still 60% less than the usual rate. The plane tickets weren’t as kind on the wallet, but it had to be done. We left Bruce safely...
