Where it all began ...

Gill and I have been planning this trip for four years. That's right, four! Well, we came up with the idea four years ago on a bus in Ecuador :) I thought I'd do a historical post of where our friendship, and this bike adventure took root! I don't think we have an actual photo of the bus conversation, but here are some snapshots of that lovely nine months.

Anique, me, and Gill! Pretty excited about going to meet a friend at the airport in Quito!

Gill, our Kichwa language teacher Enrique, me, and Amanda. Enrique was one of the best teachers we ever had. He taught through music, stories, and experience - so lucky to have been his students!

Celebrating Gill's birthday at the top of Mount Ilalo! I enjoy climbing mountains in ladylike attire :)

Gill serenading the city of Cuenca.

A night at the beach in Esmeraldas.