Jacaranda Journey
The sprawling city of 1.8 million people as seen from the TeleferiQo (aerial tram)
The city is surrounded by numerous volcanoes
Urban development climbing the sides of the hills and volcanoes
At the southern end of the Centro Historico, crowned by the Virgin of Quito statue
On the top of El Panecillo hill at the southern end of the Centro Historico
Narrow streets and colonial buildings of the Centro Historico
This historic luxury hotel is the most lavish and expensive in Quito. Located on the main square.
Said to be the most beautiful church in Quito with its spectacular gold gilded interior (no photos allowed inside)
Colonial building with Don Quixote figures, cathedral in the background
For over 200 years, García Moreno Street (left) has been known as 'The Street of the Seven Crosses' because along the way 7 large stone crosses (right) indicate the presence of churches, chapels and convents. The pastel building is the Hotel Plaza Grande on the main square.
Well-known Ecuadorian sculptor
Artist studio at sculptor Sara Palacios' home and gallery
Building facade
There are abundant cultural performances in the plazas and streets of Quito
Facade of our hotel
Intertior courtyard of our colonial hotel, Hotel San Francisco de Quito
Famous fritada dish (roast pork) served with popcorn
Street clown performing to a large crowd in the Grand Plaza
Elaborate wax candles used in religious processions
Lively narrow street with great night life
Gold front door flanked by golden pillars
Detail of the stone facade
Modern dance performance in the streets
5 star dining with friend Tari (we're always in our boat clothes)
The name of the country comes from "equator" and its position at 0.00 degrees latitude.
Center of the World - The official tourist equator spot (but not accurately located)
A small globe marking the equator near the main highway
Buzz and Vicki trying to balance an egg on a nail, one of the "energy mysteries" that exist on the equator
One of the most important indigenous markets in Ecuador, known for textiles and woven goods
Our hostal, Hotel Riviera Sucre
Carved and decorated gourds
Brightly painted wooden bowls
Mother and child shopping the textile stalls
Young indigenous girl looking over a selection of traditional gold beaded necklaces
Indigenous woman in traditional dress
Extensive textile market
Wooden items for sale
A customer trying to decide whether to buy this iguana/dragon sculpture
Stained glass designs adorn each street light in Otavalo's main street
Municipal building in the main square
Long tailed hummingbird
