Papallacta...Ahhh

Papallacta is a very small town two hours East of Quito. Two weekends ago some friends and I took a bus there. Why? Because it has some of the most amazing hot springs ever. I mean, I have gone to some in New Mexico and Colorado, but this place is just filled with 'em. You pay $7 for the entire day and get unlimited access to all the pools. When you get too hot, just head to the river that runs between the pools and feel yourself go numb. Good times!

Also, there is terrific hiking. We went for a half day and discovered a pumping station deep in the mountains - much of the Quito's water comes from this very humid region...