Jacaranda Journey
From San ignacio to Balsa, construction delays
San Ignacio to the border at Balsa - great shoulders!
Bridge with "guard rails" - just wide enough for a vehicle
La Balsa at the Peruvian/Ecuador border
The "international bridge" between Ecuador and Peru at La Balsa
Border Crossing between Ecuador and Peru
Transportation from the Ecuador border to Zumba, Ecuador
Landscape in area around Zumba
Zumba used to be a major military post when there were hostilities with Peru
The Sleeping Incan presides over the valley
The sign reads "World Headquarters of Gerontology Research"
Between Vilcabamba and Cuenca, we changed vans in the town of Loja
The famous blue tile domes of the Cuenca cathedral are a landmark
Doors of the Cathedral
View of the city from Turi. The blue cathedral domes can be seen in the center right
The beautiful banks of the Tomebamba River, running through the city center
Indigenous Cuencaña in traditional dress
Street food
Plaza along Calle Larga
Escalinita - a major stairway to a bridge linking old Cuenca with the newer part across the Tomebamba River
Museum building
Mansion Alcazar - a five star hotel with top-notch restaurant
Sumaglla Antiques building
Courtyard stairway of the Sumaglla Antiques building
Interior of the Sumaglla Antiques building
Owner (in orange shawl) of Sumaglla Antiques building
Main Plaza
Courtyard Restaurant in Hotel Santa Lucia
Interior Courtyard of the Palace of Justice
Carved wooden doors
Street art depicting woman wearing a Panama Hat
Center of Panama Hat production
Active student population protesting oil drilling in the Amazonian Yasuni Reserve
Art in City Hall
Ikat shawl at the Jimenez family workshop (La Casa de la Makana)
Ikat fibersbeing prepared for weaving Jimenez family workshop (La Casa de la Makana)
Plate of hornado - roasted pork with vegetables and hominy, eaten with tortillas
Main square with landscaped plaza and church
Famous silver filagree jewelry and decorative objects
With earring decorations dangling from the street lights
