The last few weeks have been quite hectic around here. We have been entertaining gests, exploring and attending the many festivals and parties associated with the holidays.

Highlights include a trip to Cajas National park. It is about a one hour bus ride outside of Cuenca. The visitor center is at 13,600 feet (5,000+ feet above Cuenca...rare air up there). The place is spectacular.

Another trip was to El Pumapungo Museum and Aqueological Park. This musem is here in Cuenca and like most museums here, it is free. Again, an amazing trip.

We also have haad some amazing meals.

More on all of this later.

Here are some more pics from the Christmas eve childrens parade.