We were off the next day to Agua Blanca. We hired our motorcab to take us their. Some wear helmets, but, not the straps that attach them to their head.
Agua Blanca is an indigenous area that is protected by the government.
They did have a museum with pre-Columbian figurines and arts, but, we found the preserved wildlife most interesting - especially because it was part of the museum exhibits.
Agua Blanca is a small "lake" that comes up from hot springs - thus, the familiar sulfur smell greeted us.
However, taking a swim in it, the "hot" part of the hot springs did not do much to warm up the water. It did make our skin feel soft.
and was quite scenic.
Just as we were going to go back to puerto Lopez, the sun came out! We have not had much sun since we have been here. Alfredo, our driver, recommended Los Frailes - a protected and secluded beach with white sand. We were excited to go...and it was beautiful.
Also, great wave fun for us - very powerful and close to shore.
Cassi's dismount off of the wave.
Another fun day. Tomorrow, we are going back to Bahía to regroup before we head inland to Quito and it's surrounding areas.
Fabulous adventure!
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