When I arrived in Banos, I couldn't believe what a beautiful place it was. Mountains all around, a waterfall visible from any point in town. It was the first place in Ecuador that just felt right from the beginning. When I checked into my hotel the Posada J which I recommend, the lady behind the counter mentioned that they had a waterfall tour the next morning on a bus, to 7 waterfalls. The trip was to take 4 hours. I thought what a great way to explore this town and its surroundings! So I signed up. (Plus, the price was right.) The next morning a double decker bus pulled up to my hotel and honked. I hadn't known it was a double decker -- I was impressed! We of course drove by the waterfall right outside of my room, the Virgin Waterfall that is visible from anywhere in town. Absolutely gorgeous. Then we went to a little town nearby called San Martin? There was a huge gorge there, which our bus drove over on a tiny, ...
Follow my experiences fro an onsite CELTA class in Montanita to Loja, where I worked as a teacher of EFL. Teaching English as a foreign language was an exciting experience, as was immersing myself in the culture of Ecuador. I also traveled to Cuenca, Riobamba, Banos, Quito, and The Galapagos Islands after my teaching stint was over.