In our continual quest to find warm weather and ride Paso Fino horses we chose to travel to Vilcabamba, a small Andean village at a lower and warmer elevation just south of Cuenca. As luck would have it we found the warm weather, the Paso Fino horses and the Tanner family again! Score!
It’s a real treat when traveling is to meet kindred spirits along the way and we had met the Tanners the first time while seeking warmth along the coast of Ecuador a few weeks past. Bill and Jeanne (dad and mom) with daughters
Rowan 14 and Arden 12 were in the final weeks of their yearlong sojourn in South America. We swapped stories and poured over their map taking copious notes while we listened to their adventures.
But.....more adventures were still to be had and all but Bill joined us for a 6 hour ride in the Vilcamaba Mountains. We knew it would be great because we had already gone on a 6 hour ride on the Paso Fino horses the day before and were game to go again.
Our guide Jaime knew the mountains like the back of his hand as we scaled and descended several peaks and valleys.
On our return Jaime also made sure we also got adequate time to prance in true Paso Fino fashion throughout the town showing off our steeds and skills. We were stellar.
However, truth be told after being on horses for 12 hours over 2 days we were ready for the hot tub and a strong dose of aspirin but it was worth it. We wonder where we will next run into the Tanners?
Hi – Will you please post a link to your Blog at The Paso Fino Community? Our members will love it.
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You must be using a GREAT camera!