10: The beaches with colorful rocks and fishing villages
9: The weather, not too hot or cold
8: The early morning walks, experiencing the local towns
7: The people in traditional customs
and of course the children
6: The bus, car, and train rides
5: The ever changing landscape
4: The museums and markets - learning about different cultures
3: The mountains
2: The cathedrals
1: The adventure of a lifetime with family that happens to be
friends or friends that happen to be family, both works
Now, to be fair I have to list a few travel warnings
10: The language barrier makes for interesting conversations
9: No ice
8: A lot of garbage
7: Poverty causing beggars and petty thief
6: Stray dogs everywhere
5: Food is interesting and can make you sick
4: Very old roads with pot holes and speed bumps
3: Big city traffic with too many cabs, buses and cars
2: Do not drink the water
1: Bano', no toilet paper or seats and you get to pay to go
So, there you have it, for us, the good out weighs the bad. If you want the comforts of home....stay home. This goes for Ecuador or any foreign travel. But, if you like adventure and want to learn about other cultures and broaden your out look on life. Then travel. Travel changes who you are and makes you more tolerant and open to new possibilities.
Thanks Tevie and Jim for a great experience
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