Valleys

After arriving, finding a place, and getting some breakfast, we began to see all that the area had to offer and try to figure out how to see it all. We could rent a car to get to some of the Valleys we wanted to see or a scooter but our hostel offered all sorts of tours and after looking at budget we signed up for one on the next day. One of the guys at the hostel, Rico, well that's not his name, he's Turkish and is the nephew of the owner of the ShoeString, actually born in what is now dorm2, but he had sideburns and could pass as Mexican...he took us and a group on a guided walk (4 hours worth) into some of the Valleys nearby...Rose and I forget the other name. There are a plethora of Valleys with paths for your free enjoyment but it was fun going with Rico as he has tromped around these areas his whole life. It was gorgeous. A free National Park. Sorry for the collages...I can't seem to post single pix.


We passed along the occasional carved church. I wouldn't mind just carving myself a wee house.
It was amazing stuff we were just wandering amidst.
Beautiful textures and soft colors.
That's Rico in the bottom right picture. He was so much fun to guide us around...even getting lost and taking us through some places he hadn't even been. I am really impressed with that hostel and everything they offer. I think we were there at a good time as well. Not too too busy.