For our last day in Quito, Team Ecuador split up so that each couple could pursue their interests. John and I chose art! John organized a great walking tour that allowed us to hit ten local galleries and shops PLUS the Contemporary Art Museum. We had a wander-full day!
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Sometimes even the best planning results in a fail. I was SO EXCITED to participate in the Quito Ciclopaseo, which is the 8 am-2 pm timeframe on Sundays when 30 km of downtown roads are closed to traffic so that bicycles can roam. But when we woke Sunday morning the sun was shining bright, and we knew we had to grab our opportunity to take the Teleferico: the gondola that climbs to the top of Cruz Loma. We had been warned that this is not fun when the weather is not good, and we would only have two other days to risk missing it.
I adore Ecuador! That quickly became my refrain during our 17 day trip. From the very beginning the people charmed us, the food fulfilled us, and the dogs snuggled us. I can’t recommend this trip highly enough.
As many of you know, I’ve been on the struggle bus. I’ve had the Year of Eight Terrible Things. Not to dwell, but here’s my year in a nutshell:
So I’d like to turn this ship around. Literally.
John and I are ready for a vacation. I mean really ready. Good thing the clock is ticking on our big journey this year, to Ecuador! It is going to be a great trip with good friends–Lori and Joe with whom we explored the Alps. Can’t wait to travel with them. Two more couples will join us along the way! Meg and Alex live in Denver and will meet us in Quito, and Chad and Shawna will be traveling from Phoenix later on.