Day 9, October 22. Early birdwalk at Tandayapa. Drive to San Jorge Hosteleria at Milpe. Hike and birdwalk at Milpe. Return to Quito. Stay at San Jorge Hosteleria at Quito.
 Early morning birdwatching |
 Amazing birds: Blue-winged Mountain Tanager |
 Too many species of hummingbirds! |
 Wasp nest under palm frond along trail |
 Open-air breakfast with the hummingbirds |
 Festive breakfast appetizer with fresh fruit juice |
 Hummingbird feeders |
 Descending forest trail on the way out |
 Footpath to San Jorge Hosteleria at Tandayapa |
 Sign at San Jorge Hosteleria at Tandayapa |
 Urban area on route to Milpe |
 Rural area on route to Milpe |
 Road to San Jorge Hosteleria at Milpe |
 Entrance to San Jorge Hosteleria at Milpe |
 Hiking through Tropical Rain Forest to the lodge |
 Lots of wild rain forest plants: Lycopodium |
 Wild rain forest plants: perhaps an acanthus |
 Wild rain forest plants: could be a cardamum |
 Caretaker's residence |
 Outdoor dining at San Jorge Hosteleria at Milpe |
 Always a festive dessert |
 Outdoor balcony at San Jorge Hosteleria at Milpe |
 Room at San Jorge Hosteleria at Milpe |
 Clouds and rain in the Tropical Rain Forest |
 Walking Palm along birdwatching trail |
 Birdwatching along a forest edge |
 Wild creatures along the birding trail |
 Leaving friends with the trail caretaker as we head out |
 Wonderful graffiti art in Quito (enlarged at right) |
 "Respeta la Libre Expresión" (what a great country!) |
 Keeping traditions alive at San Jorge Hosteleria at Quito |
 Reenacting parts of the traditional harvest festival |
 Reenacting parts of the traditional harvest festival |
 Reenacting parts of the traditional harvest festival |
Note: All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.
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