Ecuador’s Volcanoes: Team Explores Quito
Hello-
Everyone has safely arrived here in Ecuador and are doing well after the long flights. We started our day with a team meeting where we did a round of introductions and discuss our upcoming program. Shortly after our meeting we headed out to explore this beautiful old city with our tour guide Edison. He took us to visit the basilica and the old part of town dating back to the 1600's. We made a stop atop a hill that overlooks the city called La Panacea, and took in the view of this long and narrow city of over 2 million.
We then made our way north to visit the equator which gives Ecuador it's name. There's a small museum there with a few interactive displays that amused us. But most importantly we stood on the equator itself!
After our brief visit we made our way back to our hotel in downtown Quito where we took a break before heading to dinner. The team opted for a place called the Magic Bean that's known for its tasty food and fresh juices.
Everyone is doing well and looking forward to getting a little exercise tomorrow.
RMI Guide Casey Grom and crew
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Comments (8)
Great week at the beach. Hope you are staying warm, Courtney! We are thinking of you always. Love, mom
Posted by: Susan Allen on
Diego (from Ecuador) says you have to try lechon or hornado if you get a chance!
Posted by: Liz Dean on
Have fun everyone! Can’t wait to see all of the pictures and hear of the experiences encountered.
Oh and Courtney, be careful and don’t do anything crazy! Rainier and I really need you to come home in one piece. ;)
Posted by: Liz Dean on
Looks like a great group for a great adventure. Andrew, be well and carpe diem.
Posted by: Lori Ross on
Courtney, we stood on that same spot on the equator 21 years ago!
Keep safe & have fun.
Love mom
Posted by: Susan & Jim Allen on
What a fine looking team! Stay healthy and enjoy. We look forward to seeing the next blog and the view from the top.
Be safe!
Posted by: Roger, Linda, Hayden J. Osmun on
Way to go Courtney. Keep it up!
Posted by: Ben on
Thanks for the link. Looks like a beautiful day to start the adventure. Hoping to see more pics and read the updates. Have fun!
Posted by: Judy Wilson on