{"id":2533,"date":"2015-02-08T15:55:31","date_gmt":"2015-02-08T22:55:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/?p=2533"},"modified":"2015-02-08T15:55:31","modified_gmt":"2015-02-08T22:55:31","slug":"travels-in-southern-ecuador-with-friends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/?p=2533","title":{"rendered":"Travels in Southern Ecuador with Friends"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After returning to Cuenca we met up with our friends Melanie and Justin (FB page: &#8220;Lost in the Americas&#8221;) where we shared an apartment with them for a week. We&#8217;re both headed to Peru so we have decided to travel together for awhile. We tend to have a lot of fun and laughs together, and we&#8217;re looking forward to spending time with them.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2538\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/P1170030.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2538\" src=\"http:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/P1170030.jpg\" alt=\"The superbowl party at our house in Cuenca. (Clockwise from center left: Melanie &#038; Justin, \"Gringo Rick\" &#038; Leticia, and Jeff \"Travels with Barley\" &#038; Cassandra\"). Wings, chips and guac, and chili. What&#039;s not to love?\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/P1170030.jpg 600w, https:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/P1170030-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2538\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The superbowl party at our house in Cuenca. (Clockwise from center left: Melanie &#038; Justin, &#8220;Gringo Rick&#8221; &#038; Leticia, and Jeff &#8220;Travels with Barley&#8221; &#038; Cassandra). Wings, chips and guac, and chili. What&#8217;s not to love?<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_2532\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/P1170001.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2532\" src=\"http:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/P1170001.jpg\" alt=\"We found a really cool outdoor acrobatics demo going on in Cuenca one day. Quinn got to try the hoola hoop (video coming soon).\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/P1170001.jpg 800w, https:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/P1170001-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2532\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We found a really cool outdoor acrobatics demo going on in Cuenca one day. Quinn got to try the hoola hoop (video coming soon).<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_2534\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/P1170004.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2534\" src=\"http:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/P1170004.jpg\" alt=\"OMG you just snapped your hip out of its socket! That is so funny!\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/P1170004.jpg 800w, https:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/P1170004-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2534\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">OMG you just snapped your hip out of its socket! That is so funny!<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/P1170009.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/P1170009.jpg\" alt=\"P1170009\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/P1170009.jpg 800w, https:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/P1170009-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2539\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/P1170038.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2539\" src=\"http:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/P1170038.jpg\" alt=\"The view from our campsite on the way from Cuenca to Loja\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/P1170038.jpg 800w, https:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/P1170038-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2539\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The view from our campsite on the way from Cuenca to Loja<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_2541\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/P1170057.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2541\" src=\"http:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/P1170057.jpg\" alt=\"We went to an Argentinean restaurant in Loja for lunch as a preview for the never ending meat fest that country is rumored to be.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/P1170057.jpg 800w, https:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/P1170057-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2541\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We went to an Argentinean restaurant in Loja for lunch as a preview for the never ending meat fest that country is rumored to be.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_2531\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_0822.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2531\" src=\"http:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_0822.jpg\" alt=\"We arrived in Vilcabamba the next day where we are staying in a wonderful German-run hostel just outside of town.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_0822.jpg 800w, https:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_0822-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2531\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We arrived in Vilcabamba the next day where we are staying in a wonderful German-run hostel just outside of town.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_2542\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/P1170063.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2542\" src=\"http:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/P1170063.jpg\" alt=\"Free yoga classes and a pool make it a great spot to relax. Our visa expiration date is creeping up on us...\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/P1170063.jpg 800w, https:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/P1170063-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2542\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Free yoga classes and a pool make it a great spot to relax. Our visa expiration date is creeping up on us&#8230;<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_2543\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/P1170079.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2543\" src=\"http:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/P1170079.jpg\" alt=\"A hike out of town for some great views of the surrounding countryside.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/P1170079.jpg 800w, https:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/P1170079-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2543\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A hike out of town for some great views of the surrounding countryside.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After returning to Cuenca we met up with our friends Melanie and Justin (FB page: &#8220;Lost in the Americas&#8221;) where we shared an apartment with them for a week. We&#8217;re both headed to Peru so we have decided to travel together for awhile. We tend to have a lot of fun and laughs together, and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"twitterCardType":"summary_large_image","cardImageID":0,"cardImage":"","cardTitle":"","cardDesc":"","cardImageAlt":"","cardPlayer":"","cardPlayerWidth":0,"cardPlayerHeight":0,"cardPlayerStream":"","cardPlayerCodec":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2533","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-ecuador"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2533","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2533"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2533\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2553,"href":"https:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2533\/revisions\/2553"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2533"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2533"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/panam.whensparksfly.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2533"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}