Ecuador, Quilotoa Loop

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The Quilotoa loop is a trekking circuit that circles a huge defunct volcanic creator in the high Andes. For 4 days we trekked through poor remote villages and hopped on busses that winded their way along dangerously high mountain roads, cramming in as many people as possible along the way. We met loads of friendly locals all waving hello and wishing us good day whilst their kids ran up to us asking for pens and sweets. It was great to get out of the city and take in some country life in this beautiful area. It's a great feeling being in the middle of nowhere and I really felt that here. [Tom]