A city located in the country's southern highlands. I really didn't expect this place to be so clean, organized, and comfortable. Parks, rivers, and mountains are usually always in sight.
After arriving in Cuenca, we expected to get out in service right away. Little did we know, Carnaval, a festival very much celebrated in many parts of South America, makes our door-to-door preaching plans postponed until the 4 day fiesta subsides. In the meantime, Sam, Matt, and I, have been using this time to get to know the city of Cuenca and its surrounding areas.
Upon instant arrival, we decide to challenge a few local kids to a soccer game, which they call "indoor" when it's played on the concrete... they destroyed us 8-4 ...
Taking a stroll to see the surrounding Barrios of Cuenca.
Matthew and Samuel at Rio Tomebamba. One of four major rivers that cut through the mountain city.
Andean Ovejas. And a very protective sheep-dog.
Sam, Matt, and I with our buddy Marcelo of the Monay Congregation. They have 2 congregations that meet here. One one Kichwa cong as well.
Centro Historico. This part of town, reflecting the Spanish colonial architecture, attracts all the tourists.
Our friend Jugo takes us to his family's "country" house outside the city.
It's strange that only a short 10 minute drive outside the city and you arrive to this.
Cuenca at night.
Cuencan Suburbs
Los Andes
so awesome!!! love the pic with the fog and the goats. jealous
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