Quilatoa Loop

We headed off for a long weekend with Sadie and Leo in October. We drove to the Cotopaxi National Park and drove around the Quilatoa Loop, so called because of the beautiful Quilatoa Lake that is formed in the crater of a volcano. We drove around the loop from Latacunga. The first night we stayed in a great hostal called 'Mama Hilda's' which cost us $12 each including breakfast and an evening meal of lots of meat - Tom was happy. We hired horses and went riding in the hills and hiked along the beautiful roads. I was in my element snapping away at the incredible scenery. The second night we stayed in a hotel right next to the lake. We got up early and took some photos of it first thing in the morning. It was absolutely freezing! I have never been so cold. Luckily Sade had mentioned the fact it gets so cold and we had packed some extra blankets. I slept in my joggers, 2 pairs of socks, t-shirt, fleece and wooly hat as well as the extra blankets. The drive back was lovely and I got some great pictures of some local children wearing traditional costume.