Today I traveled to Cuenca with my friend Emma. It was such a last minute plan that we almost weren't even able to get bus tickets at all because they were almost completely sold out! Luckily, there were exactly 2 left leaving from the Quitumbe bus station in the south. We rushed to try to buy them, and then of course BOTH of our cards were denied on the website to buy the tickets. This happened a few times while in Ecuador. I think it has something to do with not being a citizen here. After all the struggling, we finally got the tickets by using Emma's host mom's card and paying her back. After all these complications, we had just 2 hours to pack and get ready to leave from the bus station by 10pm. It was a stressful night, but we made it to Cuenca and now get to explore this beautiful city!! Cuenca is the capital and largest city of the Azuay Province. Filled with cobblestone streets, colorful buildings and old cathedrals, and colonial plazas and churches, it is such a beautiful place. Emma and I went on a tour of the city and it was great to get to walk all around and see the sites without worrying about getting lost! After our tour of the city, Emma and I walked to the Pumapungo Museum and Archaeological Park that has the ancient ruins of the Incan administrative, military, and religious center. With llamas roaming about, all kinds of native Andean plants and trees, and an incredible view over the city, we found this park to be super peaceful. It is a must-see when visiting Cuenca! After a great first day in Cuenca, Emma and I walked back to our hostal and got ready for dinner. We went to a great burger place and of course got some delicious dessert afterwards. Every street corner here has all kinds of delicious pastries, candies, and chocolates. One of my favorites were the roscas, which are donut-shaped cookies with frosting and sprinkles on top- so yummy!
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