The 7 Summits Club "Eg-Masters" group concludes its program in Ecuador where it began: with a sea of flowers

January 24. Ecuador. News from the "Eg-Masters" group. After an overnight stay at the cozy Hotel Andalucía—a place steeped in the history and spirit of Ecuador—the morning began especially pleasantly. The hotel impressed with its rich collection of antique relics: typewriters, telephones, saxophones, coal irons, and many other exhibits. Everything here exudes antiquity, evoking awe and keen interest.

After a hearty breakfast, the group set off for a hotel with thermal springs—a favorite vacation spot for locals. Our destination was the village of Papallacta. The drive was long, taking about six hours, but the journey proved to be eventful and captivating.

Along the way, we stopped at a greenhouse factory where roses are grown. The enormous greenhouses, filled with countless flowers of every variety, were breathtaking: the fragrance, the riot of color, and the sheer scale. We were given a tour during which we followed the roses' entire journey—from seedlings to loading onto trucks. Incidentally, these roses are also shipped to Russia.

In the evening, we reached the thermal springs. We thoroughly enjoyed a dip in the hot pools located right outside our rooms in the hotel courtyard. A true relaxation after a busy day.

Tomorrow, the group departs: some will go home, while others will continue their journey and fly to the Galapagos Islands. Over a delicious dinner, we reminisced about our Ecuadorian adventure, climbing three mountains, and all the highlights of the journey.

Everyone is happy and content, taking home warm memories of Ecuador.

Super-Andinists Lyudmila Korobeshko and Alexander Spirin.