Exploring Cuenca

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Since arriving in Cuenca we have been catching up on school work, and getting settled so we have only explored a little in the afternoon. but so far from what we have seen, Cuenca is a beautiful city. Ever since we started thinking about this trip Cuenca was in our radar, we have read that it is a safe, and beautiful city, and from the little bit of exploring we have done the rumors are true. 

View of one of the domes of the New Cathedral of Cuenca

Cuenca has some of the most beautiful architecture I have seen in South America so far. Their historic center has a gorgeous Cathedral with what the internet calls a "Romanesques Revival" style. Here are a few pictures of our walks so far. I look forward to exploring this beautiful areas more in depth this weekend. 

Wyatt, Maija and Terran in Plaza San Francisco

I think this the judicial court of Cuenca, but Maija thought it looked just like Gringotts from Harry Potter

Close up of the door of Cuenca's new Cathedral

Another beautiful building off Plaza Calderon in the historic Center



Cuenca has so many river paths, can't wait to try a few out

Another view of the New Cathedral


I took this photo for my friend Eva who is a fan of this writer
Maija and Terran absolutely LOVE Parque de la Madre, it is this huge green space with a Zip line, play structures, and a planetarium (we have to check that out soon!). Although we have only been here for a few days, Parque de la Madre is becoming a daily stop.

Maija trying out the zipline in Parque de la Madre

Zipline!

One of the many statues in Parque de la Madre

Terran along a river walk
Oh why, why?! is this trip going so fast!......

Comments

  1. Jacqueline Morante LamaMarch 21, 2019 at 4:48 AM

    Thanks again! I know, right? Time flies when you're having fun!
    Love you all!

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  2. Çheryl solisMarch 21, 2019 at 6:35 AM

    This city is on our bucket list. Rob has ancestors from there. We went to manta instead by the ocean but hope to visit here. There should be alot of expats there. Loving your pictures of cuanca!!

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  3. UnknownMarch 22, 2019 at 5:06 PM

    You are so lucky Maija! While I am suffering with school work, you got the closest you will ever be to seeing Gringotts. Boo hoo. Sad face.
    Akaelyn

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  4. P. A. S.March 24, 2019 at 6:41 AM

    Woohoo! I'm proud of you guys for getting your work done, but also making time to get out there and play!

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