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A brief stop here for a border crossing on our mammoth journey from La Paz to Quito by bus. It was random, some walking through a market following dodgy local people that were supposed to be helpful, avoiding having to pay fake policeman charges or showing our passports for fear they would be stolen, some random car rides, one involving our coca leaves being taken away from us (as apparently they are illegal in Ecuador) and some taxi journeys later, we had the relevant stamps and were on our way!!!
Bus 1, was from La Paz to Arequipa (12hrs) Highlight: not having to travel on the Cusco, Lima road which is apparently horrible.
Bus 2 an overnight bus to Lima from Arequipa (17hrs). Highlight: hanging around wasting time in Lima, mainly in McDonalds for free wi-fi.
Bus 3 21 overnight bus Arequipa to Tumbes (21hrs). Highlight: putting my boots in the bin at the bus station and changing into flip flops much to the locals suprise, I wonder how long it took for someone to retrieve them out of the bin??
Bus 4, Tumbes to Quito (12hrs) Highlight: arriving in Quito checking into posh hotel, with fluffy towels and 2 double beds, having a shower and ZZzzzzz
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