Today we headed to Parque Caldaron to catch the double decker bus for a two hour tour of the city of Cuenca. It was a beautiful sunny day. The new cathedral as I have mentioned is on the square. The two towers you see in the picture were supposed to be topped by blue domes but there was a problem with the design and the foundation would not hold the weight so the towers remain unfinished.
Three beautiful domes are the most recognizable features of Cuenca.
The tour wound through the streets and districts. We passed the Bano Central, note the armed guards. All banks here have armed guards as do many stores, specially high-end jewelry stores.
The ruins I mentioned the other day are behind the Bano Central so we got to see a different view of them as we drove by.
The area of the city that housed the blacksmiths is noted for the iron work on the roofs. Having a cross and some iron work is still popular on many of the homes. There are still working smiths in Cuenca. We met a gal who had all the hardware for here chest of drawers made by a local smith.
I guess the iron work does not show the best in this picture so you will have to believe me.
During the bus ride there were several occasions we all had to duck way down due to low overhanging wires or dodge tree branches as we drove besides the river.
The same architect who designed the new cathedral also designed this school. The school was open to boys only until 15 years ago when girls were allowed to attend. It is a beautiful building and you can see the similarity of design.
School is out still for vacation but back to school is in the air as many of the shops have mannequins with the different school uniforms displayed.
Out tour headed up the hill to a lookout call Turi. Of course there is a church up there and a fantastic view of all of Cuenca.
Back down the hill, past the mall
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It was fun being on the second floor level on the bus. You could see the many balconies up close, see the flowers growing on the tile roofs, and just enjoy the sun and the ride.
The
great day was ended with another fabulous Italian dinner, sorry no pictures . . . Thanks for reading! I am tired of fighting with this blog editor so this is as good as it will get today!
Chao!
Three beautiful domes are the most recognizable features of Cuenca.The tour wound through the streets and districts. We passed the Bano Central, note the armed guards. All banks here have armed guards as do many stores, specially high-end jewelry stores.
The ruins I mentioned the other day are behind the Bano Central so we got to see a different view of them as we drove by.
The area of the city that housed the blacksmiths is noted for the iron work on the roofs. Having a cross and some iron work is still popular on many of the homes. There are still working smiths in Cuenca. We met a gal who had all the hardware for here chest of drawers made by a local smith.
I guess the iron work does not show the best in this picture so you will have to believe me.
During the bus ride there were several occasions we all had to duck way down due to low overhanging wires or dodge tree branches as we drove besides the river.
The same architect who designed the new cathedral also designed this school. The school was open to boys only until 15 years ago when girls were allowed to attend. It is a beautiful building and you can see the similarity of design.
School is out still for vacation but back to school is in the air as many of the shops have mannequins with the different school uniforms displayed.
Out tour headed up the hill to a lookout call Turi. Of course there is a church up there and a fantastic view of all of Cuenca.
Back down the hill, past the mall
.It was fun being on the second floor level on the bus. You could see the many balconies up close, see the flowers growing on the tile roofs, and just enjoy the sun and the ride.
The
great day was ended with another fabulous Italian dinner, sorry no pictures . . . Thanks for reading! I am tired of fighting with this blog editor so this is as good as it will get today!Chao!
For never have done blogs before, this looks absolutely wonderful. Just thought I would wish you and Jack well. Currently down in Crescent City running a motel. Take care and be safe.
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