Volcanoes

Although they are not rodents, vegetables, books or sparkling wine (and thus technically don't belong on this blog), volcanoes are cool. And, in accordance with our modest plan, we did admire them. So I offer some images.In the order that blogger seems to have arranged them, these are

Volcan Tungurahua from Riobamba, Volcan El Atar from Riobamba, Volcan Pinchincha from the top of the TeleferiQo, Quito from the flanks of Volcan Pinchincha after riding the TeleferiQo to 4100m, agriculture on the flanks of Tungurahua near Baños, a log turned steps in the middle of a waterfall near Mindo, Volcan Chimborazo (highest point in the Americas) from the bus, Volcan Tungurahua from Baños (note the steep steps on the left side of the photo. We were thrilled to reach these as we had been following a trail just as steep for over a mile straight down the ridge.) and Antisana from Papallacta.