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We headed north to the town of Baños, famed for its thermal baths and a haven for travelers who enjoy, trekking, biking and white-water rafting. Those of you who know Joanna will know this is not her cup of tea; nor did I feel a particular desire to exhaust myself. These altitudes quickly take the wind out of your sails. But it is, as you can see, a beautiful spot near the easternmost edge of the Andes. The River Pastaza winds its way from here down to the Amazon Basin.