Quito

Day 120, Oct 30, 2013, 341km

Today's trip from Pasto to Quito Ecuador started great with sunshine and temp's in the mid thirty's,  with beautiful twisty roads through the mountains and valley.

And then just before the border the rain started poring and it did not stop until I was just outside of Quito, just great I thought it don't matter anymore I'm drenched. The scenery has changed to a lot dryer look (less trees and more sand).

The border crossing did take 2 hours and was more a waiting game from the Aduana people than anything ells.

The Colombian exit is easy, park at the rear of the buildings and get your Passport stamped at the first building when you entered the complex and then head back to the next building and get your Import paper cancelled .

Then off to the Ecuador side, where you can park at the rear of the building. Get Passport stamped at the first building on the left (when looking from front) and then get a copy of the stamp in your passport because you will need this, plus get a copy of your passport, owners title, and drivers license for the Aduana. Aduana is at the last door on the right just before making the curve towards the parking lot.

Currently staying at the Backpackers Hostel for $8.50 and will stay an extra day to discover this area.

 

This is where farming takes a whole new meaning/challenge on the slopes of the valley.