Bye Bye Ecuador!

- Plaza de la Independencia, Quito, ECUADOR
- Wall Art, Cuenca, ECUADOR.
- Cathedral of Cuenca, ECUADOR.
- Volcano Cayambe, around Quito, ECUADOR.
- Colonial style building in Cuenca, ECUADOR.

Ecuador:

Lets say I have to define in 3 words, I would say, clean, developing & friendly country, where you would feel welcomed by the hospitality of the locals. Language barrier might be there but if you have some patience to continue conversation then you will be surprised how quick Ecuadorians will become your friends.

Quito being the capital of this country deserve to be among the UNESCO world heritage cities. Moreover, it was the first city EVER to get such a high status! The surrounding volcanoes and lush green hills gives this long stretched city a very unique style which none of the other capitals of the world has got.

Cuenca the third largest city is among the mountains and it is compared with neighbouring Peru’s mountain city called ‘Cuzco’. But to bed honest I was disappointed a bit with Cuenca. First of all, it is Not-Really like Cuzco. Secondly I think there are better places in Ecuador to be visited before Cuenca but if u r here on a long trip (more than 2 weeks) then Cuenca is not a bad choice.

Tomorrow (23rd September 2006) will be my last day here as i will be flying tomorrow evening at 6pm/-5 hrs GMT to Sao Paulo, Brazil via Lima, Peru by TACA Peru Airline. This flight will be my 35 & 36th flight of this zear respectively InshAllah. I am absolutely looking forward to be in Brazil :-) I have already sorted out my accomodation problem for staying in Sao Paulo, where many people are ready to host me! First impression of Brazillians? GREAT!

Okay guys... i gotta hit the bed now... Thanks for your emails and comments. I will keep in touch.

Hugs,
Umer.