点评:We knew of Bellavista from our Ecuadorian friends and finally made the trip there on a sunny Sunday morning. From near Féria Libre, a taxi dropped us off for $6 and we found ourselves surrounded by lush grassy fields through which flowed clear streams carrying water from the mountains all around us. Peruvian meadowlarks sang in the meadows. Sebastian called out as we approached and gave us a warm welcome. We saw a new foal happily cantering around his training field next to a proud mother.
We took time to absorb the smells and sounds of a well-run working horse farm, beautifully set in a small valley. The buildings reflected considerable thought, aesthetic experience, and effort. The friendly chief farm dog, Choc, said hello. The horses were relaxed and happy. All of this ambience put us at ease. It was impossible not to smile.
It was time to mount our horses, Oreo and Caramelo. Led by Cristóbal, an experienced superb rider who also happened to be 9 years old, and accompanied by Choc, we set off down a country road with a cheerful Sebastian following.
Rather than spoil the adventure for future riders, we simply report here that we spent the morning and afternoon riding to and following the crest of the ridge, along the same path originally used by the Incans. The landscape was stunningly beautiful and bucolic, leading through pine forests and flower-lined wild avenues. We were enchanted.
We urge anyone seeking an unforgettable experience in the mountains surrounding Cuenca to email or WhatsApp Sebastian at Bellavista. Despite living in Cuenca for years, our only regret is that we did not come to Bellavista sooner. Now that we know it, and know how simple it is to get to it, Bellavista and Sebastian are on our most favorite experiences list.
翻译:我们从厄瓜多尔的朋友那里知道了贝拉维斯塔,并最终在一个阳光明媚的周日早晨前往那里。我们从自由博览会附近乘坐出租车下车,花费 6 美元,我们发现自己被茂盛的草地包围着,清澈的溪流从我们周围的山中流过。秘鲁草地鹨在草地上歌唱。塞巴斯蒂安在我们靠近时叫了一声,热情地欢迎了我们。我们看到一匹新生的小马驹在训练场上快乐地奔跑,旁边是骄傲的妈妈。
我们花时间去感受一个管理良好的马场的气味和声音,它坐落在一个小山谷中。这些建筑体现了相当多的思想、审美体验和努力。友好的农场主狗 Choc 向我们问好。马匹放松而快乐。所有这些氛围都让我们感到轻松自在。我们不可能不微笑。
是时候骑上我们的马,奥利奥和卡拉梅洛了。在经验丰富、骑术精湛的克里斯托巴尔(他也是 9 岁)的带领下,在乔克的陪伴下,我们沿着乡间小路出发,塞巴斯蒂安也兴高采烈地跟在后面。
为了不破坏未来骑手的冒险,我们在这里只报告一下,我们花了一上午和下午的时间骑行到山脊顶峰,沿着印加人最初使用的道路骑行。风景美丽而田园风光,穿过松树林和鲜花盛开的野外大道。我们被迷住了。
我们敦促任何想在昆卡周围的山区获得难忘体验的人通过电子邮件或 WhatsApp 联系贝拉维斯塔的塞巴斯蒂安。尽管在昆卡生活多年,但我们唯一的遗憾是没有早点来到贝拉维斯塔。现在我们知道了它,也知道到达它有多么简单,贝拉维斯塔和塞巴斯蒂安是我们最喜欢的体验之一。