Stunning Tiles in Cuenca, Ecuador; Walkin' the Dog in this Colonial City

Oh, you know how I love the old tile in Cuenca! This morning Benji (my rescue dog) and I peeked into a colonial building on the side street across from the "blue church" and found a vintage hostel, complete with the most beautiful tile inside and out. I believe the hostel's name is Orchidea. Here's the front sign:

Front sign to the Cuenca, Ecuador hostel

Here are the front indoor steps:

Inside steps

And the inside interior, of course, is fantasico!

Hostel interior

Benji and I enjoyed our morning walk. I hope that you did, too.

Susan and Benji (who isn't feeling very well this morning.)

Walkin' the dog by Don Colon's Restaurant

 Benji and I like to take a break  on our walk at this restaurant. Benji's so good! He doesnt beg or make a mess. What a dog1!

Walkin' my dog near a dress shop in Cuenca, Ecuador

I love walking into stores and looking at the old floor tiles in Cuenca's colonial district. We just walked by this opening to a dress shop and I noted the floor. Spectacular! Benji always wants to wander inside, but hes not usually welcome.

Cuenca is where the final chapters take place in The Plan. I am planning to visit Santiago, Chile in the near future for a sequel. Don't think I can take Benji...

Come along with Susan and Benji for a daily walk in Cuenca, Ecuador

This old multi-story building on Simon Bolivar Avenidad is under repair. Benji and I walked by just this afternoon.

We could smell fresh bread wafting from the panaderia, directly across the street. How we love our daily walks in Cuenca, Ecuador.

Half Schnauzer, Half Poodle (We Think) , I Know 'Benji' Has a Story

Say hello to Benji, our rescue dog.

He came into our Cuenca, Ecuador home after his step mom, Nancee, learned she could not have anymore animals. She advertised his need for a home, and we were lucky enough to find him! Nancee softly cried as he left her home, and I know she misses him. She's invited to come and visit at any time!

Benji loves to take walks! Three times a day, since we live in a downtown apartment in this beautiful South American city of half a million people. We walk past colonial buildings filled with Spanish paintings, Italian tiles. We walk by small shops --panaderias filled wih baked goods, flower shops, dress stores, galleries and more.

Sidewalk artists are plenty in Cuenca. I snapped this photo of  a wonderful street painting at the top of the stairs leading down to the Tomebamba River, near Hermana Miguel.

Benji (and I) thought that you would enjoy seeing some of Cuenca's interesting features and and I plan to share photos on a regular basis. I love Cuenca. So does he! It is a stylish city with many artists, writers, musicians, retirees and others making this their new home. 

I'm a writer. Just finished a new book, The Plan, that has some special sections that take place here! So I really enjoy walking the city. It gives me time to think.

Won't you come along for our walks around this unique municipality? You are invited! Benji walks fast and sometimes it is hard to take photos. He also barks at other dogs and and tries to chase them. (I know he has a story.) 

But I'll try to get some fun shots. I hope that you enjoy the daily walks as much as we do.