Our 10-day holiday as guests at Hacienda Zuleta passed all too quickly.
We were greeted with open arms by Fernando on our arrival at the airport and by Antonio on our arrival at the Hacienda. It truly felt as though we had come home!
Thomas was introduced to us as the person who would be looking after us for the duration of our stay. He certainly did just that! Both Thomas and Antonio proved to be amazing, informative guides who were an inspiration to us all.
All of the horses were amazingly fit and were a joy to ride.
We visited some incredible places – they were both magical and mystical. The scenery was more beautiful than words can describe - we felt not only as though we were on top of the world (literally!) but also as though the Gods had given their permission for us to be there.
The hospitality that was extended to us by Fernando and by everyone else was exceptional. Ever willing to please, nothing was too much trouble.
José Maria’s food was always delicious. (? and ?) cheerfully looked after us when they brought food out for us to eat when we rode for complete days and Lilliana’s (?) care of us all – and particularly her care for Sarah on the day that she hurt her back – was unique.
John and I were very grateful to Christina for giving up some of her time to talk to Rowena about possible work experience. Hopefully we will have more time to get to know her when we return!
Finally, it was great to see Alvaro and Marguerita again and to chat about the possibility of finding a Spanish mare for me to buy. I will most likely take Alvaro up on his kind offer of being put in contact with the right people in Spain, it unfortunately being totally impractical to bring a Zuleta horse to the UK!!
We are all indebted to everyone and were so very sad to leave. John and I truly hope however to return next year to once again enjoy what can only be described as “the Zuleta Experience”!!
MUCHAS GRATIAS, ZULETA
MUCHAS GRATIAS, ECUADOR
With much love to everyone from
Joyce, John, Rowena and Sarah
For more information on trips at Zuleta,
check out the Hidden Trails website at:
http://hiddentrails.com/america-south/ecuador/zuleta.htm
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