When we left Chugchilán, we were not only a group of six, but eight. Two dogs were
accompanying us. We tried everything to chase them back. It did not work.
The path soon lead us to gorgeous land formations and a beautiful view down the
valley.
The area was more populated and we met people and animals along the path.
In the village Itualo, we found a perfect resting place at the stairs of the cross.
It was muddy on the way down to the river
By crossing the river, the dogs where still with us. However, the white dog was
scared to jump over a hole in the bridge and returned back. He looked for a good
crossing spot in the river, but could not find one. The dogs were separated.
Colleen walked back and carried the dog over the bridge. We were a group of eight
again.
At 4 pm we arrived in Isinlivi. (village nestled in the hill) A man informed us, that
the dogs are well known visitors. They love to walk with the hikers coming from
Chugchilán.
In driving back to Quito, for a brief moment the snow covered slopes of the Cotopaxi
revealed itself.
– Text and picture contributed by Garyo –