+- +-

Advertisement

Accommodation Options
With everything there is to see and do in and around Big Bend National Park, the area has become one of the most cherished family-friendly vacation destinations in Texas. Lodging options are abundant, ranging from rustic to luxurious. Whether your family would prefer a campground, an authentic Texas ranch, a resort hotel or a vacation rental, you're sure to find it here. There are also plenty of timeshare resales and vacation homes for sale, for those interested in becoming an avid Bender!

Copyright Notice
All photographs and content posted by members are to be considered copyrighted by their respective owners and may not be used for any purposes, commercial or otherwise, without permission.
« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Greetings from Banos, Ecuador  (Read 2422 times)  Share 

Ray52

  • Guest
Greetings from Banos, Ecuador
« on: August 06, 2008, 11:06:26 AM »
Iґm in recovery mode this morning after trying to keep up with my 21 yo son hiking to 4800 meters on Cotopaxi on Sunday.....less then 24 hours after arriving from my home at 6 feet above sea level. Not a really smart decision for the old guy, but heґs hooked up with a group of British and Swiss young ladies whose travels are parallel to ours for the week and it will end far too soon for him. Weґve also spent a day mountain biking and hiking to several beautiful waterfalls.  This afternoon, horseback riding on the flanks of Volcan Tunghuarahua, tomorrow river rafting and hopefully sometime before our flight back to the States on Saturday, a chance to sample the local favorite, roast cuy. 
Logged

Offline SHANEA

  • Javelena
  • Golden Eagle
  • Mountain Lion
  • *
  • Posts: 9941
  • Javelina
    • NPS BIG BEND!
Re: Greetings from Banos, Ecuador
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2008, 12:28:20 PM »
Howdy Ray52 - was thinking of you this morning as to how you weathered the storm - and you are probably going "what storm".  Fortunately, the tropical storm really only dumped some rain as I understand - although I got nada here.  Looking forward to seeing you at Martin Dies in a couple of weeks.
Logged

Offline homerboy2u

  • The Chipewa Cris tribe,Canada:
  • Mountain Lion
  • *
  • Posts: 5012
Re: Greetings from Banos, Ecuador
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2008, 12:46:47 PM »
Howdy Ray52...i too was thinking of you, while i was on vacation. I must say: We do need some fotos por favor from Banos E.

 Glad to pop back here again...now let me go check out Jeff's trip report. I hope to report back here again, and be surprised  :icon_eek:
Logged
Stay thirsty, my friends.

Offline SHANEA

  • Javelena
  • Golden Eagle
  • Mountain Lion
  • *
  • Posts: 9941
  • Javelina
    • NPS BIG BEND!
Re: Greetings from Banos, Ecuador
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2008, 12:51:47 PM »
Quote from: Ray52 on August 11, 2008, 12:38:56 PM
why don't you consider joining us at Martin Dies in a couple of weeks?

 :cool-thumb:
Logged

Offline homerboy2u

  • The Chipewa Cris tribe,Canada:
  • Mountain Lion
  • *
  • Posts: 5012
Re: Greetings from Banos, Ecuador
« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2008, 05:55:49 PM »
How is it going Ray?

  Yes, i just could not make the Martin Dies reunion, because i am scheduling another 4x4 trip over here, i just came back from vacation myself with my family and it is just pushing my good luck way too much. You understand me :icon_wink:

 I look forward to checking your pics a.s.a.p.


Don't go away too long.

Homero
Logged
Stay thirsty, my friends.

Offline TheWildWestGuy

  • Golden Eagle
  • Mountain Lion
  • *
  • Posts: 1108
Re: Greetings from Banos, Ecuador
« Reply #5 on: August 11, 2008, 09:13:04 PM »
Howdy Ray, thanks for posting.  I am looking forward to seeing you again at the Martin Dies SP BBC campout on August 22-23rd.  Looks like it will be a great time and a lot of fun.  I have some really fun ideas of things to do and "chef" has agreed to cook everyone a great dinner on Saturday night.  Keep your fingers crossed for good weather!

What is "roast cuy"?  I can figure out the roast part but am having trouble with the "cuy" part.  Hopefully it's not a misspelling of "guy" as in "guy we caught in the pit trap yesterday".   :rolling:
Your trip sounds great - where do I sign up for next year?
Hope to hear all about it at Martin Dies.... TWWG
Logged

Offline Al

  • Dog Face Moth
  • Mountain Lion
  • *
  • Posts: 3545
Re: Greetings from Banos, Ecuador
« Reply #6 on: August 11, 2008, 11:11:00 PM »
Ray, I would have trouble eating a Guinea pig.  Cute little buggers.

Al
Logged

Offline Al

  • Dog Face Moth
  • Mountain Lion
  • *
  • Posts: 3545
Re: Greetings from Banos, Ecuador
« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2008, 11:17:47 PM »
Ray, not this time but thank you for asking.  Hoping my vacation schedule will be more flexible in the future.

Al
Logged

Offline homerboy2u

  • The Chipewa Cris tribe,Canada:
  • Mountain Lion
  • *
  • Posts: 5012
Re: Greetings from Banos, Ecuador
« Reply #8 on: August 12, 2008, 12:02:25 AM »
I will eat one, if Al eats one...simple!
Logged
Stay thirsty, my friends.
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »
 

Advertisement
Looking to plan an adventurous trip at the Big Bend National Park but have a distracting timeshare on the brain? Free yourself from the stress of trying to sell timeshares or cancel timeshares. The professionals at Transfer America will have you enjoying the entire Big Bend Region in Texas before you know it.

Advertisement