I know what you said TLC, “Don’t go chasing waterfalls, please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you’re used to.” Well guess what TLC, I bet you girls have never been to Baños, Ecuador because if you have you would know that there are just way too many waterfalls to pass up.
Luckily for me, I ran into a great group of Spaniards while mountain biking around the waterfalls on the outskirts of Baños who showed me an amazing spot where we could swim under a giant double-decker waterfall.
I had been admiring the top waterfall from a distance when the large group walked passed. One of the girls doubled back and asked in her quick Spaniard Spanish.. estas viajando solo? (are you traveling alone?)
I hesitated for a second, assested the girl-to-guy ratio and responded… “si?”Â
She ordered back “Ven con nosotros, vamos a nadar!” (come with us, let’s go swimming)
Me: “Jaja, dale!” (haha, okay)
Absolutely beautiful.
Enjoy some friday waterfall eye candy via the beautiful Baños, Ecuador.
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G-man – help me out here! I thought Banos meant bathroom in Espanol? The beautiful scenery makes me think otherwise…
Plus 1, it does mean Bathroom. I think it’s because there are a ton of thermal baths and waterfalls around the area.
Love it when Spanish people are so welcoming! To think you might have stayed at a distance sweating. Instead you made new friends, and thats why I love traveling. Always good people everywhere you go (for the most part)
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One day accepting invitations from strangers might catch up to me but until that time, it’s days like this that makes everything come together.
Thumbs Up!!!!
That is what I love about traveling! You are traveling alone and all of a sudden you meet a bunch of strangers who become your friends at the end of the day!!! Great pictures!
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Thanks Sebastian, yeah it’s moments like this that makes traveling so amazing to me. It pushes me to return the favor when I’m at home or in a big group.
You discovered an amazing place. This is one of those successful trips everyone wishes for. The place looks beautiful. It must feel great being surrounded with so much beauty.
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