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So. After 127 hours and somewhere between 5000 and 6000 km in various buses i´m finally in the capital of Ecuador (and maybe even also of the Equator). I was actually planning on going to Banos from Guayaquil for some horseriding(!) or whatever, but i decided i justed wanted to get the last leg over with. For those who know me; i dont have to tell you what a big relief it is to be back in the dry and somewhat chillier altitude of 2800 m above sealevel, as opposed to the 30 degree way-to-humid city of Guayaquil. It was a beutiful city, and actually one of my favorites so far in terms of architecture and sights (i have a few pics on fb).

Since this is the first of quite a few days in Quito, todays plans (at this time) include noe more than Champions League and beer. Im getting more and more accustomed to the not-planning thing for each passing day, which i think is a good thing to have achieved when i meet with Ane, my travel partner. I dont think the word ´planning´ is in her vocabulary, which is a great quality. Really looking forward to meet up with her in Panama City on saturday, and later on with some friends of her. And of course i cant wait till the day we stand on Havana airport with norwegian flags all over (as if) to welcome Aashild who will take part in the last part of our trip. yeah!