Travelogues Chimborazo

Before we continued to our next slightly longer stay, we made a stop for two nights in Alausí on the way. Alausí is just a small village where there isn't really much exciting...

I wake up early because I have a few things to do before continuing my journey. I need to get some cash in the city, take photos of the cathedral and fruit store, if possible...

The mountain forced us to our knees...

To say the most important thing up front: NEVER take this trail, it is hair-raising! But let's start from the beginning! The next step in acclimatization to altitude should be...

On 01.08., we continued to Riobamba as mentioned before. The town (about 260,000 inhabitants) is located south of the capital. The bus ride was quite relaxed, took about 4...

The bike search finally comes to an end and I am proud owner of an old, pink-colored women's bike (which is a little too small for me). This gem is the best I could find and I...

In the Chimborazo region, there are four traditional figures that can be seen throughout the city, especially during festivals: dog, bird, clown, and devil. It is customary for...

With Rosi, Rami, and Jois, we went to Chimborazo. No more rain, but unfortunately it was covered in clouds. Too bad. We drove up to 4800 m, where nothing grows except for a few...

At 8 o'clock, the immediate family and I joined and went to the cemetery. Flowers were placed and Hilda Marina's children (Rosi's mother) said a prayer out loud. Very beautiful...

Today, a memorial service for Rosi's mother is taking place, so Rosi's two sisters are still traveling, the other brother lives on the property with Rosi and Rami, as well as...