This is our second Valentine's Day here in Ecuador! Last year we went away for the weekend to Otavalo. It was our first little trip outside of Quito. We had a great time, except for the part when Ryan got sick for 3 days because he got dehydrated on a hike. Oops! We've learned a lot since then about traveling together and about hiking together. To celebrate Valentine's Day last year, my parents graciously (as always) let us go out to dinner at ZAZU on them (you all know how much we love ZAZU).
We were talking about Valentine's Day this year and we realized that our Valentines 2010 weekend was the last time that we've gone away just the two of us. In March we got Chuki and since then we haven't traveled too much just the two of us. So we decided that we'd go away again just the two of us this year!
Ryan has been planning the whole thing! I'm super excited because I love surprises! Chuki went to Sebas's for the weekend and we're leaving right now. I thought at first that we were going to the beach but a few nights ago at dinner Ryan said I needed to bring warm clothes and a swimsuit. So I'm not sure where were going!
Instead of trying to figure out where we're going, I've been trying to figure out what to bake to bring with. We're going to bring some food, because the place we're staying at is a little pricey. I'm thinking heart shaped cookies and red velvet cupcakes, but I'm not sure. I also made this awesome chewy granola when we went to Quilotoa for us to munch on during the hike. It was supposed to be bars, but they fell apart. I'm thinking a repeat attempt is in order.
Other than that, I'm just excited to be going someplace new, just the two of us! Happy Valentine's Day to all of you!
MULUB,
Taylor
