Ahhhhh Cuenca

After 2 days of bus travel with a one-nighter in Guayaquil, we have made it to Cuenca and the sun is shinning! The trip up through the Andes was spectacular which could have been just a little better if the bus companies would clean the windows. Llamas were grazing along the way in Cajas Parque de Nacional, which we hope to return to later this week.
Arrived here mid-day to clear blue skies and a very clean city, I think they actually frown on littering here and I personally saw a man toss some garbage into a can rather than on the street. Not the Ecuador we have seen so far. The center of town where we are staying is very historic with coblestone streets and wonderful architecture. Our hotel is on a vibrant street (could be loud) but we have a corner room with 2 balconies looking over the streets below.... very nice and reasonably priced. The streets are full of people and there are several public squares and a river walk that looks nice. We have already decided to extend our stay here by a night. Be here ti'll Friday.