I have 2 stages in Ecuador: a mountaineering stage and a cycling stage. For these two stages I met up with my two fanatic 'adventure' friends. We met up on the 25.02.'06 in Quito to climb, hike and cycle through Ecuador and Peru.
left: 26.02.'06 Together with Felix and Gabriel, standing on the Panecillo hill overlooking the northern part of Quito. The huge Andean city lies at 2800m.a.s.l. and is perfect to acclimatise for higher altitudes.
right: 'Plaza de la Independencia' in the old section of Quito.
left: A typical Ecuadorian band in traditional dress, playing at the 'Plaza de San Francisco' in the old section of the city.
right: A typical Ecuadorian woman: long black hair and a hat.