We are exhausted - up at 5:00am again to get started on the train. We went North today toward Columbian border. Not as high as the other but still 2500 metres. Struggling with breathing a bit, must get some coca leaves. We made several stops, to see the Ma & Pa of the natives. They said when they kiss goodnight, a gentle breeze blows down the valley. Ma & Pa are the mountains. Had a drive of the loco. Visited the natives and tried their grub - good. Visited Otavalo, San Roque, Ibarra & the wood carving was interesting - Jack would have liked it. Visited a Hacienda for lunch that used to be a Jesuit house before they were kicked out by the King. Now owned by a nice family who grow & export roses. The roses were quite spectacular. Poured blackcurrant juice all over myself, what a mess. Must get some kip, going up to 3600m & up at 5:30, a lay in.
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