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Revised Packing List

This mostly for my information in the future doing trips similar to this in climate, temperature (hot and cool), etc. However, if you're doing a trip similar to this one, hopefully you find it useful as well! Clothes: 1 rain coat 4 shoes (1 flip flops, 1 walking sandal, 1 tennis shoes, and 1 casual shoes for cold nights to wear with socks - like keds) 10 underwear 2 bras (1 light, 1 dark) 2 sports bras (1 thick, 1 thin) 4 socks 2 bathing suits 1 warm jacket (hoodie or fleece) 1 cardigan 1 lightweight jacket 1 or 2 dresses  (2 dresses maybe only 1 skirt then) 1 or 2 cute tank tops 3 or 4 simple tank tops 2 shorts 2 skirts 1 Jean 1 crop leggings 1 long leggings 1 Fleece lined leggings (or warmer bottom than just leggings or jeans) 1 long sleeve shirt 1 quick dry tee shirt 2 tee shirts 1 workout t shirt 1 workout tank top 2 running shorts 1 warm scarf Toiletries: Tooth brush Toothpaste Hair brush Shampoo Conditioner Razor Bar of soap Deodoran...

Day 48: La Casa del Arbor (Baños)

3/12/ 2017 Today we took a taxi up to La Casa del Arbor which means "The Tree House." It's a tree house that someone built up on the hill really close to Tungurahua (the volcano that is 8km south of Baños.) The weather was sort of cloudy, but it's been hit or miss. The "park" area had two zip lines, six rope swings, a balance log over a small pond, and a small restaurant. It was quite lovely, and all for $1/pp. The rope swing was my favorite part, and is what they're known for. The two main ones are attached to the tree house. The lines were a little long, but it was worth the wait. There was even a guy there that pushed everyone. The first time I went, he didn't hold back. I went flying through the air and he spun me around fearlessly. The next guy was a bit more tame though. He didn't push quite as high and was very cautious in spinning people. We were there for a while. People watching, swinging, and I even tried the zip line. After a...