I am writing this blog after my move to Redmond on a sunny Friday when all the happy souls are out. It’s a full circle that both my employment and life seem belong here.
Day 1
Bittersweet, I said goodbye to Galapagos and headed to Cuenca.
It’s a travel day with long layover at Guayaquil, by the time I arrived at Cuenca it’s already pretty late. Luckily, everyone including the taxi driver’s been telling me how safe the city is. I decided to take a walk to get some food
Day 2
It’s my full loop interview with MS this day, I didn’t do much rather than getting a few things from a supermarket and prepared myself a soup dinner.
The hostel was amazing. Affordable, friendly staff and great kitchen.
Day 3
Old town walking tour
Cuenca is just perfect. Amazing weather, great infra and it’s safe and it’s beautiful. I have no doubt I will return, possibly as my winter home.
Day 4
Hiking day!
Despite me departing from my hostel very early, but the bus broke down and took me a while to get to the trailhead
Since I got there so late, I decided to eat at the restaurant at the park office
My first time hiking alpine lakes near the equators
I ran out of water at this point, I just refilled with the water I saw.
I was hoping I could hitchhiked my way back like my hostel host said. Tried for 30min ended up just giving up.
Dinner I did some stir fried chicken. It was delicious
Day 5
I decided to explore museums this day
Later, I went for a walk around the river bank
Everything was so perfect
Later, I found a brewery to chill for a bit
At night, I took a walk around the river near my hostel.
I got an email from my sourcer
It’s likely a good news. It still amazes me that it took them 3 months to get me to actually work. In part, there was elements that I wanted to stall for the purpose of travelling more. I’d say despite that it’s showing the efficiency of my employer. Perhaps, that’s why it draws to me.
Day 6
Chill day. Walked around and cooked
Day 7
Last day in the city. Bittersweet.
Found a gourmet restaurant
Brewery day
Later walking back, there’s parade in the street.
It’s relaxing, and Cuenca is exactly what I want as a city.
Expenses
| Week 43 | Currency: | USD | 1 | |||
| Day | Food&Drink | Lodging | Transportation | Other (tickets/tours etc) | Day total | Country |
| 1 | $13.00 | $11.92 | $130.21 | $0.00 | $155.13 | Ecuador |
| 2 | $22.00 | $11.92 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $33.92 | Ecuador |
| 3 | $24.20 | $11.92 | $0.00 | $6.00 | $42.12 | Ecuador |
| 4 | $18.00 | $11.92 | $5.10 | $0.00 | $35.02 | Ecuador |
| 5 | $26.90 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $38.90 | Ecuador |
| 6 | $7.80 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $19.80 | Ecuador |
| 7 | $46.04 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $58.04 | Ecuador |
| $157.94 | $83.67 | $135.31 | $6.00 | |||
| Total | Grand Total: | $382.92 |