Here is to a year filled with helmets, lifejackets and wetsuits

Woke up in Quito bright and early Sunday morning... a taxi and bus ride, two flights sandwiching an obnoxious layover, shuttle and finally Uber from LAX, we hit the pillow last night in lovely Mission Viejo.

Our usual trips are at least 3 weeks long. This trip was 10 days... a highly concentrated shot to the system with no down days (days just lazily chillin' on a hammock or catching a badly dubbed movie).

I suppose both have their charms... 

Ecuador reminded us of the wonderful experiences that await us in South America.

We learned a ton from our fellow backpackers about Columbia, Peru and Chile, plus there was many things missed in Ecuador that will certainly have us back.

Thanks again to our friends and family, diligently putting up with my bad writing and still improving photography skillz. 

To our new friends, the Bacchus spare bedroom is yours whenever you need it and Heather and I will play guides to the fun filled Southern California playground.

Heather and I can be contacted directly at either our email or mobiles (heatherzhere@hotmail.com / 949 887 5693 and riad_bacchus@hotmail.com / 714 931 3985.
Peace, love ya
H & R