We say goodbye to the Andes and hello to the the hot and steamy coast in this week’s How Are You? Where Are You? podcast.

The Andes gave us one of our most traumatic days of our trip and then one of the most magical. All in the space of two days.

We have seen some jaw-dropping sights and try our best to turn the vision into words. Luckily we have some photos to help out below.

It sure feels weird to be sweating profusely again. What a strange enduring memory o be left with of Guayaquil, Ecuador’s biggest city.

We have managed to cool off by drinking the local brew and eating refreshing delights like ceviche. Cue a return for What’s in the Pot.

Tigua Art and Quilotoa’s Crater Lake

Clockwise from top left: Andean art scene; Quilotoa’s crater lake; our purchase; the farmhouse in Tigua; Julio displays his art that we bought.

Climbing the Andes

Clockwise from top left: a woolly llama heads to market; Shelley at 4,000m; awe-inspiring views; Shelley nails the climb.

Guayaquil Rest Day

Clockwise from top left: urban iguanas in Parque Bolivar; Barcelona football club from Guayaquil; night out with our hosts Fabricio and Alicia.

What’s in the Pot?

Clockwise from top left: Cerviche ingredients; the result; Fabricio’s Mum Yadira takes over in her kitchen.

Pedalling Down Volcano Alley and Across the Andes to the Coast