Made a run to Quito on the 24th for insurance and the BMW dealer. The dealer didn't have a clutch handle however I got a couple oil filters. The ride up was a bit wet so I stayed the evening and rode back to Banos the next day. It rained most of the way back but even so, it was nice ride. I took my time discovering small roads that cut through the mountains.
Train station near the base of Cotopaxi.
From February 25, 26, 2014

From February 25, 26, 2014

Visited the small zoo here in Banos on the 26th. They have three captive Andean Condors that I wanted to see. When I was departing I stopped a few hundred meters down the road and looked back and noticed a wild condor circling the enclosure. I went back to the zoo and saw this female feeding on a cliff edge next to the enclosure. One of the zoo worker must have put something out for her to eat, amazing.
From February 25, 26, 2014

From February 25, 26, 2014

Decided to hold up for a month or so in hopes of hitting better weather in April. I new I would have to somewhere and Banos is as good as any, and on the days when there is a weather break there is some good day rides, it's also close to Cotopaxi.
I've heard from fellow riders the weather is the same in Peru as well and I want to ride that country during a drier time with some views.
To be honest, I'm a bit concerned about cabin fever.