The last few days here in Otavalo have been a complete blur....Spanish lessons are muy dificil - my teacher doesn´t speak English. She is nice enough but so far she has given me list upon list of verbs and not too much else! Trying to speak with the host family is hilarious, I constantly say the wrong thing and we all have a laugh at my expense! They are a lovely bunch though, very friendly and welcoming. Otavalo is actually a beautiful place and market here is incredible. There are so many exotci fruits that we've never seen before. As well as chicken feet, sheep heads and other random stuff!
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| Rice, quinoa and flours. |
Today we went up into the mountains to go to some thermal pools. I was expecting one or two slightly smelly warm pools, but the place was incredible. Nestled in a valley surrounded by cloud topped mountains, there were an incredible array of pools of different temperatures even the traditional hot and cold pools as well as a steam room heated by water pouring in - it blew me away! We spent the whole day there, and were the only gringos!
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| That cute little buildiong up the top is the steam room, next to the hot and cold pools |
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| Eva inside the steam room, the water is poiring in behind her, shame you can´t see it. |
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| Check that view. It was so incrediblly tranquil |
That place looks absolutely idyllic! wow
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