The verdict on the tradtional dinner that consisted of ants and larva...not too bad!
On our second day in Tena, we went on a trek to Parque Nacional Llanganates where we encountered more beautiful waterfalls and a natural swimming hole. Our guide, Tony, was very informative on how much the people rely on the forest for all resources. Every plant and animal has a use in their everyday lives. That night we went out on the town to a discoteque with friends from the hostel (1 American, 1 Brit and a German) where every bar felt the need to play ¨Bad Boys¨ from Cops when we walked in. Guess that is how they view us Americans!
Saturday morning we took a bus to Banos, about 3 hours south of Tena where our German friend, Jens, joined us. Banos is a small town nestled in a valley of lush mountains and Tungurahua (¨Throat of Fire¨) volcano, the most active in the world. The first day we took a Chiva tour which is an open sided bus that takes you up and down the valley for views of the many waterfalls. That night we met a father and son from Orlando, small world! Tonight at 1am we are headed on a 10 hour bus ride to the coast. Here we come Montanita!
Wanted to post this last night with photos but was having internet issues. Photos soon to come.
rice and beans is poor man's food in the US. ants and larva takes it to a new level. those people must have pica or something
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