Just arrived in Cuenca had a very long drive from Montanita to Cuenca ran into heavy thick fog through the Andes with winding switch backs.  Drove the entire way at only 20 to 60kms/hr due to the treacherous fog!  Mentally exhausting!  Some spectacular views though.  We managed to get lost in Guayaquil for two hours. Heading to Banos tomorrow.  We will explore Cuenca a bit today and report back.  There is a river that flows through Cuenca and on one side is Old Cuenca and the other is the newer city.   Here are some lovely pictures from our journey to Cuenca.   These are from Puerto Lopez, Manabi ~ between Manta and Montanita!