January, in photos

I'm fired up to share these photos with the readers of this blahgg. These are the visual counterparts to the stories I relayed in my last entry.  It should be noted that all of these images were captured by SuperRo Martin.  Thank you, Ro, for repeatedly risking the loss of your camera as you fearlessly assumed the roll of photographer on our adventures.

Chiva - Party bus.  Quito, January 6th.

Quilotoa crater.  January 9th.

Chandra and Ro in Banos, Volcan Tungurahua in the background.  January 12th. 
We wonder why we look like Muppets here. 

Rio Inchillagui, January 14th.  Matt and Anda and their ducky skillz.

Chandra on the Rio Inchillagui, January 14th. 

Chandra and Ro (world-class "safety" boaters).  Rio Jatunyacu, January 15th.
 International wads frolicking in the background.

Ro and the waterfall.  The access to this waterfall crosses Kichwa land.  We probably would never have seen it if we hadn't gone with the indiginous-owned raft company.  It reminded us of some hidden gem in the Grand Canyon.

Chandra and Diego on the Upper Misahualli, January 16th. 
My chosen route and orientation on this rapid did not end in victory. 

Diego on the Upper Misahualli, January 16th. 

Chandra on the riverside patio at our Tena "home."  January 16th.

Ro's subject here is perhaps the only human alive who can make a backwards pro-tec helmet look amazing.  This photo is, for lack of a better descriptor, incredible.  Ro's Lower Misahualli trip, January, sometime after I left Tena and she stayed to enjoy a week's worth of glory.