We arrived in Quito around 10:30 pm and took the 30 minute taxi ride to our accommodations at Hotel Boutique Portal de Cantuña. The owner, Sonia, was the most hospitable hostess.
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| Ceiling made by Sonia's son - Wrought iron instead of stained glass |
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| View of La Virgen de el Panicello from the outdoor breakfast nook |
Day one of our trip began with a day in Quito, Ecuador before meeting up with our group. We toured the 9,350 foot above sea level city by foot and used the 408 stairs to the Parque Itchimbia and 394 to La Basilica del Voto Nacional towers as training for the next days trekking.
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| Santo Domingo Church and Square |
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| Santo Domingo |
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| Statue in a central park |
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| View from halfway up stairs to Parque Itchimbia |
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| View of La Virgen de el Panicello from Parque Itchimbia |
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| 408 steps later we arrived at Parque Itchimbia |
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Many stray dogs around the city - these two have the best seat in the house |
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| La Basilica del Voto Nacional |
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| Walking the plank to the tower stairs |
After seeing many museums and casas de saints, we arrived at our next accommodation, Anahi Hotel. It surpassed all our expectations for lodging in Ecuador. We had the Bambu Room.
We met our group in the evening and had a solid rest for the next days travel to Baños where we would trek the Quilotoa Crater at 12,841 feet.
We met our group in the evening and had a solid rest for the next days travel to Baños where we would trek the Quilotoa Crater at 12,841 feet.
Nice pics. Interesting perspectives. Looking forward to next chapter!
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