January 19, Tuesday – Posada Todos Santos, Cuenca

Posada Todos Santos

Arriving the afternoon of January 19, we checked into the Posada Todos Santos on Calle Larga.  Our friends Derek and Rebecca from Ajijic had been there the week before us and lucky for us they referred us to this lovely Posada.  The owner, Fernando was very accommodating and helpful in orienting us to the city.

We headed off to the Kookaburra Restaurant (www.kookaburracafe.typepad.com) to meet the owners

Jenny & Chris Bluefield, Kookaburra Restaurant

Chris & Jenny Bluefield. Arden had been in touch with them prior to arrival.  They very recently opened up a restaurant on Calle Larga and also offer short-term accommodations. A good source of information for people who are new to town. They have been in Cuenca now for 2 years and so have settled in to the life here.  They are working very long hours opening up 7 days a week for breakfast at 7:00 AM.  Lots of vegetarian and wholesome selections. Hearty breakfast and good strong coffee!

As we were wondering along the streets of Cuenca that eveing we came across Pizza Roma where we had pasta dinners of Spaghetti Putanesca and Fettucine Alfredo. That coupled with our favorite beer, Pilsner was a good way to start our stay in Cuenca.

Calla Larga in front on Posada Todos Santos