Roof-riding the Devil's Nose Train

The train was ready to rumble early on Sunday morning from Riobamba. We weren't quite ready for it, but a late dash for tickets and cushions and we found ourselves on top of a train ready for 6 hours of bum numbing views through the Ecuadorian countryside. The early rain cleared which allowed us to bring out the camera and enjoy the ride.

It isn't called the Devil's nose for nothing - the journey ended with a 1,000m drop with a number of switchbacks to keep the crew busy.

We threw sweets to the locals but weren't so game to try the local fare ourselves.