Pesca Sunday

Yesterday I went to a place just outside of the city where you catch your own trout and then you or a restaurant cooks it the way you wish (or you could skip the fishing bit and go straight for food like me).  I think it is a bit much to call it fishing anyways, the lake is so jam packed it only takes seconds for a bite.

(pictures lost in the big photo loss of 2016)
Later that evening watched a film with some friends (the maze runner, I was not overly convinced but love having movie popcorn, so did not really matter) followed by an early night, a great end to a lovely weekend.

Great Greek

Actually the word great does not begin to describe our meal, I just liked the double G title. Jodi and Dylan had the most amazing Greek dinner ever, with contributions from all.
(pictures lost in big photo loss of 2016)

Dave's Birthday and Bon Voyage

I cannot believe it is time for Dave to go, it feels like he is part of the place now. We did so many things in the last two weeks (sleeping not being high on that list), it really has been an amazing time. Last night I big group of us went to the old town to not only say good bye but also to celebrate this special guys birthday.

I guess all good things come to an end, although I do think that is a rubbish and sad saying, so this must too. It has been great having him here, best of friends for 25 years, sure we will be for 50 more, I will definitely miss him. Until our next adventure Mr. Hopkins.. Bon Voyage!

Quito Ladies Wine Club

Last night was the launch of the Quito Ladies wine club and much like my wine club in the UK and Basel it was jam packed with some fantastic ladies (also much like the other ones, the day after is slightly painful).

I am pretty proud and excited to be launching my third wine club.  We have started with a great group and we had a great night trying some South American wine.
I know I always always say this but guess it is true and maybe I am just lucky but once again a fantastic group has joined the wine club.

Ecuador Dinner

Well not quite Ecuardian food (more like Italian), but it was full of my new Ecuadorian friends. It started as a thank you to the people who helped look for Lola and expanded as we met some new friends in Mindo. Me and Dave pulled off a grand dinner, considering we were running around like mad people minutes before they arrived. We are even considering a business in entertaining (well I have been wanting to do that for 20 years anyways).
It was a lovely night and again a big thanks for those who helped with Lola. Great to have new friends, and certainly an encouragement to learn the language.

Mindo Madness

I properly love this place and the people I have come here with. What a fabulous day today, full of beautiful sunshine, waterfalls, chocolate fun and loads of food. It is such a great little town with so much with so much to offer for everyone.

A trip to the chocolate factory and then a we had a fun filled night on the town. I properly love this place and can see many adventures happening here.

Cloud Forest, Mindo

Two hours out of Quito and we are in the beautiful, tropical cloud forest in Mindo. Fifteen of us have traveled for a fun filled, weekend and it is gorgeous.

Just finishing our fruit filled breakfast and then heading to the waterfalls for a dip :)