Two small islands in the center of the crater lake "Laguna de Cuicocha"

Plantlife at the rim of the craterlake, seen while hiking around the lake.

Plantlife at the rim of the craterlake & Steep canyon from the near volcano leads to the lake

Market in Ibarra: Any sort of items are sold on those markets!

In Apuela (northwest of Cotacachi/Ibarra) within nice climate: Thermal springs of Ningulvi.

Soaking in the hot water: Perfect for some relaxing after tough, long bus rides.

Ancient buses are as well seen in the colonial style city of Ibarra.
In the background the old trainstation which is nowadays more used as a storage.

Weather still fine when leaving the village of La Esperanza for Imbabura.

Hidden in the clouds: Imbabura's summit, our destination!

Plants found during our long ascent to Imbabura.

Even though I might be anywhere, but after climbing for hours we eventually make it to the summit of Imbabura.
It's some 2000m above the village of La Esperanza where we started - needless to say that we have to return as well the same day as there is no refugee!

An ancient "train" at the trainstation of Ibarra - leaving only on certain days when enough passengers show up at 7am.

...the "autofero" passengers today: all sitting on the roof for the good views and adventure!

Some good and some exciting views during the rooftop ride

Unplanned stop of the "autofero" - waiting while the driver has to clear the tracks