Last day in Quito and our visit to majetic Maquipucuna Cloud Forest

What an awesome place we visited today for our last excursion. The place is called Maquipucuna and it is a beautiful rainforest with an incredible biodiversity. First, before getting there, we had to battle Quito traffic.

Sings like this one made it easier to be patient with the traffic. 

After we got out of the city, we went into the mountains. Up and down, curves here and there. 

The scenery was beautiful. Nothing like MN. 

We finally made it to Maquipucuna and our host Luis (on the left) was so welcoming. He told us about their mission which is to save and preserve the cloud forest. He told us about the many different species of birds, mammals, reptiles and insects found here. 

We later took a hike to the waterfall where we were going to go for a swim and eat some lunch. 

Mr. K. was in seventh heaven! 

Our hike was awesome. We were not able to see any bears or pumas, but we got to see amazing plants, insects, and a beautiful waterfall. 

Some places were very slippery. Yea... there were a lot of wet shoes. 

We finally made it. I for sure went in the water. I was the only crazy one I guess. 

The required selfie with the gang.