Our second (and last) week in Quito went by as fast as the first one did although we did not keep as busy. Presidential Elections will take place here in Ecuador in a few months and as we walked down the avenue we encountered a rally. Many, many people gathered around chanting and waving flags. If I spoke Spanish I might know what they were saying, but....
We also met new friends amid the hustle and bustle of the crowd ....
Don and Sue Barnes are from Michigan. Maybe I should say they were from Michigan as they have sold everything and are travelling. They will be here for nine months, immersing themselves in the Ecuadorian language and culture, and volunteering at an elementary school teaching English.
We're getting pretty used to travelling by bus. We've been back and forth to Old Town a couple of times this week. There is a great bus system here in Quito, you can get to anywhere for only 25 cents, so there is no need for a car. But I will warn you all - the trolle busses are usually always 'standing room only'! And you are packed in there like sardines!
It was nice to have La Carolina Park so close by. We really enjoyed our walks every day (well just about every day - lol)
We leave for Cuenca tomorrow. We decided to fly rather than endure the 8 plus hour bus ride (we did that last year), but we will take the Metro bus to the airport. We did a dry-run this week - we caught the Metro to the Terminal Norte, then did our inquiries about the bus to the airport. So, I think we are good to go! Wish us luck!
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We feel very fortunate to have made your blog! Really enjoying reading about your adventures in Cuenca. You've given us several ideas for our visit there. Hasta luego!
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