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Cuenca; the capital of Azuay Province. Most Ecuadorians consider Cuenca to be their country's most beautiful city and it's hard to find anyone who would argue. Cuenca means river basin or bowl in Spanish, and the city is situaded at 8,3335 ft on the banks of the Tomebamba River.
The city has retained its colonial architecture and feel, with new construction in a neocolonial style that is compatible with existing structures. No boxy skyscrapers to obliterate the surrounding mountains! Instaid, the blue domes of the new cathedral dominate the skyline. Because of its cobblestone streets, interior patios and public plazas overflowing with flowers and greenery, and whitewashed buildings with huge, old wooden doors and ironwork balconies, Cuenca is a walker's delight. In fact, you really need to wander at slow and gentle pace to appreciate and absorb the datails of the city.
Cuenca; the capital of Azuay Province. Most Ecuadorians consider Cuenca to be their country's most beautiful city and it's hard to find anyone who would argue. Cuenca means river basin or bowl in Spanish, and the city is situaded at 8,3335 ft on the banks of the Tomebamba River.
The city has retained its colonial architecture and feel, with new construction in a neocolonial style that is compatible with existing structures. No boxy skyscrapers to obliterate the surrounding mountains! Instaid, the blue domes of the new cathedral dominate the skyline. Because of its cobblestone streets, interior patios and public plazas overflowing with flowers and greenery, and whitewashed buildings with huge, old wooden doors and ironwork balconies, Cuenca is a walker's delight. In fact, you really need to wander at slow and gentle pace to appreciate and absorb the datails of the city.
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Oct 29, 2007 – Jan 15, 2009
My daypack has been stolen. It contained 300 quids worth of gear and
it´s all gone. My Ipod, fleece, sunglasses, swiss army knife, first aid
kit, even my Lonely Planet Guidebook, the lot.
Four of us were sat in a cafe having lunch, the bag was on my right but
slightly behind me. I eve…
Sep 12, 2009 – Nov 09, 2009
London, England, UK -› Madrid, Spain -› …
The humble guinea pig ....a few facts;
1. It´s one of Europe´s favourite family pets 2. It´s a pretty cute furry little animal that likes to run around on wheels at all times of the day and night 3. The shamans in the Amazon use it as a key tool to diagnose human ailment…
Jan 09, 2007 – Apr 01, 2007
Quito, Ecuador -› Banos, Ecuador -› …
My return to Ecuador, this time i went alone, and for 3month, to learn spanish.
now it is like my second home, and i know i will return!
(text is in swiss-german...sorry guys..but i don't wanna translate...but there are also a lot of pictures)
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