Mar 21, 2009 - Loja

Arrived by 6-hour bus from Cuenca on March 21 and stayed 2 nights: Saturday and Sunday. Loja was very quiet on the weekend because most stores and restaurants close for Sunday, which is nice. ... There are many nice parks and churches to explore, which we did, and we had a wonderful room in the Hostal Americano for $15 pp.Arrived by 6-hour bus from Cuenca on March 21 and stayed 2 nights: Saturday and Sunday. Loja was very quiet on the weekend because most stores and restaurants close for Sunday, which is nice. ... There are many nice parks and churches to explore, which we did, and we had a wonderful room in the Hostal Americano for $15 pp....

Apr 26, 2008 - In route to Vilcabamba

The last week of classes went well. Yes! I recieved a seat on this 5 1/2 hour bus journey to Loja- on my way south to Vicabamba. ... Last weekend, on the way to Cajas, the conductor had forced the three of us girls to relinquish our seats for other passengers.The last week of classes went well. Yes! I recieved a seat on this 5 1/2 hour bus journey to Loja- on my way south to Vicabamba. ... Last weekend, on the way to Cajas, the conductor had forced the three of us girls to relinquish our seats for other passengers....

Nov 16, 2007 - loja

Toch een min of meer snelle internetverbinding gevonden in Loja en dus wat foto's geuploaded. ... Loja is een heel levendige stad met heel wat winkelstraten en zoals in elke Ecuadoriaanse stad of stadje een vierkant centaal plein met groen en bomen waarrond een aantal gebouwen van stadsdiensten en de obligate kerk of kathedraal staan. ... Natuurlijk ontbreekt ook hier de regen niet en deze morgen was de busterminal van Loja zelfs op het nieuws met intervieuws over de problemen op de weg als gevolg van de regen (landslides waardoor wegen geheel of gedeeltelijk geblokkeerd worden). ... Gisteren met eigen ogen kunnen zien op de weg naar Loja dat in een bepaalde bocht bijna de helft van de weg in de afgrond was verzwolgen als gevolg van de enorme hoeveelheid regen die er woensdag gevallen is hier. ...

Dec 22, 2006 - LAJO, Equador

Happy Birthday Dad, lots of love from Pops and Andy .Happy Birthday Dad, lots of love from Pops and Andy ....

Apr 16, 2006 - Loja - Ecuador

Arrived in Loja on Easter Sunday (big day in S. ... America) so everything barring a dog meat burger joint was shut.Arrived in Loja on Easter Sunday (big day in S. ... America) so everything barring a dog meat burger joint was shut....

Apr 12, 2006 - Goodbye Ecuador, Hello Peru!

Well, slight change in plan! To get to Vilcabamba we had to take a 6 hour bus journey to a place called Loja to change buses. ... The worst bit about the front row however was the great views of my life flashing before me about 1262 times! Our bus driver you would think was on a bonus to get to Loja! He cained the bumpiest winding mountain roads where there were far too many sheer drops for my liking. ... We eventually arrived in Loja, but quickly discovered that somebody and swiped Mike's bag when leaving the bus. ... After missing our connecting bus, Mike needing to get a Police Report the next day and me being on limited time (booked Inca trail) we decided to skip Vilcabamba, and head straight to Peru the next day! More fun and games!! We crashed in Loja. ...

Mar 31, 2006 - WMD

I came to South America to ride the bus.I came to South America to ride the bus....

Nov 23, 2005 - Day 23: Zaruma, Ecuador's southern gold country

We decided to not to fly from Guayaquil to Lima but instead traverse the distance by autobus and spread the travel into several days: Guayaquil to Piñas--5 hrs Piñas to Loja--5 hrs Loja to Piura (Peru)--9 hrs Piura to Trujillo--6 hrs Trujillo to Lima--8 hrs An 8 hour bus ride could have a single 5 minute stop for toilet or an hour stop for lunch and no one informs you of the length of the stop. ... just admit it! ;-)] We took the last bus to Loja which left at 3. ... 5 hours to Loja were smooth. ... Loja is a pleasant city known as the musical capital of Ecuador with some well-kept parks, the country's cleanest market, a museum and a botanical garden. ...

Nov 5, 2005 - Loja, Ecuador

Here I am in Loja. ... Left Cuenca today at 11:30, and got into Loja at 4:30. ... I got into Loja, and just walked around a bit. ... Went up to the Virgen of Loja statue for the view, and now am just killing some time in an internet shop. ...

Jun 20, 2005 - quick stop in Loja

Well we are just whirl winding our way through southern Ecuador to get to Peru. Deven--we took a bus all day to get to Loja, crashed that night, and rode a bus all day out. ... Couldn{t stay and enjoy the city.Well we are just whirl winding our way through southern Ecuador to get to Peru. Deven--we took a bus all day to get to Loja, crashed that night, and rode a bus all day out. ... Couldn{t stay and enjoy the city....

May 23, 2005 - Vilcabamba ("Sacred Valley" in Quechan)

Seems strange but this place is stunning.org/ Just 45 minutes from the town of Loja is this lovely Pueblo situated in a wonderful valley on the side of the Podocarpus National Park. ... Turns out that due to the climate and some strange cactus people here live to a 100 years old.Seems strange but this place is stunning.org/ Just 45 minutes from the town of Loja is this lovely Pueblo situated in a wonderful valley on the side of the Podocarpus National Park. ... Turns out that due to the climate and some strange cactus people here live to a 100 years old....

May 15, 2005 - Puerto López >> Loja, Ecuador... Finally getting going

The good thing about travelling for a long time is that you can move very slowly, and you can make the spur of the moment decision, with no obligations to be at a certain place by a certain time. Yes, there goes my orginal plan of not spending more than five or six hours a day on the bus! The distance between towns in South America is so much longer, will be able to sit on bus from London to Moscow shortly! ;) Was actually very lucky with my connection at Guayaquil, despite not being in a rush, there was a bus departing for Loja in five minutes!. ... Luckily, he got bored when I ignored him, and he went to sleep without me having to retort to some drastic actions! Don't worry though Dad, they are usually quite harmless!! Anyways, was good to make it to Loja by the evening, and hooked up with Johnny, a GAP year student from York, who's just finished three months of voluntary work in the jungle and Avril, a very well travelled Irish. ... She has basically been travelling ever since she's graduated.The good thing about travelling for a long time is that you can move very slowly, and you can make the spur of the moment decision, with no obligations to be at a certain place by a certain time. Yes, there goes my orginal plan of not spending more than five or six hours a day on the bus! The distance between towns in South America is so much longer, will be able to sit on bus from London to Moscow shortly! ;) Was actually very lucky with my connection at Guayaquil, despite not being in a rush, there was a bus departing for Loja in five minutes!. ... Luckily, he got bored when I ignored him, and he went to sleep without me having to retort to some drastic actions! Don't worry though Dad, they are usually quite harmless!! Anyways, was good to make it to Loja by the evening, and hooked up with Johnny, a GAP year student from York, who's just finished three months of voluntary work in the jungle and Avril, a very well travelled Irish. ... She has basically been travelling ever since she's graduated....