Our first Workaway assignment took us to the beachside resort of Los Suenos del Mar in Puerto Cayo, Ecuador. It was essentially a run-down resort that would have been at its best back in the 1940s. However with the pristine beach and the pool, we were all happy to relax by the sea and embrace the warm weather that we had been missing on our extended stay in Peru.

Our tasks were varied. Matt was doing construction work to build a new bar and I was responsible for general tidy up, sweeping and room cleaning. The kids were free to roam and enjoy their new surroundings.