Last stop in Ecuador was in its beautiful capital, Quito! Here, we were hosted by Ana and her family (Ana is friend of Pedro Murta from CISV and Joao Murta - she hosted Joao last year). Staying at Ana´s was really good! we got to know the city very well, we ate the typical food of Sierra, and because we hang out with her and her friends (we went to a Chiva party, a bitrthday in a bus that goes along the city for a couple of hours) and parents (Cesar and Eni, very very friendly with us).
Beautiful Quito by night
We met some argentineans that joined us for a Canelaso (typical drink - we must say that we loved it, a warm alchool drink made of cinnamon and aguardiente).
The historical center is located in the south part of the city. the north is more residential.
Although we saw that sign, we kept walking and nothing happen. The city might have its dangerours parts but we walked everywhere and never felt unsecured.
On the third day, "vamos Liga!". We went to see the local team against Gremio de Portalegre, a game to qualify for Libertadores (South America Champions League). La Liga de Quito won the match but didnt qualify (they lost the second match in Brazl in penalties). Some well known players were playing for Gremio, Dida, Ze Roberto, Elano, Cris.
Middle of the world. First we visited the monument that states the middle of the world and later we went to the middle of world shown in a military GPS. We did the experiences that shows that we were in the middle of the world: the egg experience? hm.. we got to know that is possible to do it at home although it is much more difficult (Murta couldn't do here but was able to do it in the GPS centre of the world; the experience with the water is worth seeing, apparently the water swirl goes to one side in the north hemisphere and clockwise in the south hemisphere. Near the monument it is possible to see a huge mountain - which was know to be the middle of the world during the Inca Empire, impressive no? how could they be so close to the real zero degrees of latitude.
Saturday, before going to Ana´s farm (5h from Quito), we visited Otavalo, a traditional indigenous market very colourful and where you can find anything. The Incas created the market since it was a common spot to stop on their trips to north or south.
In Ana´s farm in the border wth Colombia, we walked around and ride horse. Amazing the landscapes here.
Once again, MANY THANKS Cuevas for receiving us the way you did! Please call us if you come to Brazil/Portugal
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