Summer Embargo Dates for 2014

Traveling to Quito this summer? Be aware of luggage restrictions Will research other airlines for theirs Delta Airlines http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_US/traveling-with-us/baggage/before-your-trip/excess.html June 3 through August 31 No excess baggage (extra piece) or bags over 50 lbs. or 62 linear inches will be accepted for travel to/from the following destinations: Quito, Ecuador (UIO) San Salvador, El Salvador (SAL) Tegucigalpa, Honduras (TGU) United Airlines… Read More

El Mirador – Mindo/Los Bancos

Mindo – must see if its a nice day El Mirador Cacali-La Independencia Road, San Miguel de los Bancos, Ecuador its up the road from Mindo on the left hand side all the outside is covered with hummingbirds, food is fabulous, views awesome and oodles of birds

Looking for wine?

Yes its true – hard to find reasonable wine is hard here in Ecuador However – did find some at a great shop in Manta (we were just there recently) and they have a store in Quito next trip – make a stop – pricing was excellent and there were bonus bottles when you bought 2 or 3 http://www.lataberna.com.ec/tiendas