So today was a huge day. We travelnorth out of Quito on the Pan America highway through dramatic mountains to the Otavalo markets. now this place is huge. you name it you can buy it. these markets are mostly hand crafted. beautiful people and a busy place. we where to meet our guide back at a certain point but we got lost in the market ah that was great but of course after a few laps we made it. From there we went to a charming hacienda for lunch, great food the...

Finally arrived into Quito at about 1.30am after our last flight from Quayaquil was delayed by about 2 hours!!. Oh well at least LAN gave us a snack and drink while waiting. It was great being met by someone from our tour company at the airport at that time and because we were so tired. It was about a 36 hour trip!!. Had a long sleepin and then went out exploring, but only a little. Went and climbed the amazing Basilica del Voto Nacional built in 1874 with brilli...