Right after Juan´s arrival to Ecuador, we took a trip to Baños to see an active volcano, Tungurahua. Mother Nature is so beautiful but as you know, can be very destructive. In 2006, Tungurahua destroyed a whole town. We were able to stand where the town was and watch Tungurahua still throw ashes.
This photo shows a home that was destroyed by the volcano. 
Shopping in Baños.
These photos were taken outside our hostel in Baños. Lore, Andres, Juan and I went on a tour. We rode on a "chiva" all around Baños. We had a blast!
We went to a zoo where we saw lots of exotic animals.
We decided to be adventurous and do the canopy...what a great experience.
Juan had a little trouble. If anyone is wondering…I'll let him tell you. After Baños, we went to El Puyo. This province is in the rainforest where we stayed at a beautiful resort. While we were there, the Miss Ecuador contestants were staying there as well. One evening, the resort put on a show for the contestants of the Native people who still live in the rainforest.
The Native people with the contestants. Some of the contestants were asking to take pictures with our Sofia because they thought she was so beautiful...yes I'm bragging!We visited the rainforest and got to see some amazing animals.
This is the bridge we had to cross to get to the resort.
Back in Quito, we visted the middle of the world.
I love this photo..we are all standing on the equator.
GO LIGA!!! This team was Juan's first love.
All the family....
Juan's grandparents. They are so sweet. 
Tia Lore and Sofia. We love and miss you Lore!
This photo breaks my heart. Rosa and Washo were so sad to see Sofia leave..a lot of tears were shed when we left.
