Ecuador Volcanoes Expedition Dispatch
October 8, 2018 – Team had a Wonderful Day Exploring Otavalo
After breakfast we head north to Otavalo, a town known for its famous market. It is one of the largest markets in Latin America. Our home base will be at a beautiful hacienda, which is a restored 17th-century Andean estate at 8,530ft/2,600m.
Stephen Rosen and Christina commemorating their successful summit of Ruca Pichincha. Now, it is time to say goodbye to Quito and start exploring this amazing country.
Joaquin helping carry our duffel bags at the Marriott Hotel in Quito
Quick stop during our drive to Otavalo
Time for lunch – We stopped at a beautiful restaurant by the Lago San Pablo
The Brazilians having fun on the Ecuador line. Top: Adriana; Bottom: Andrea
Joaquin explaining our location
The Middle of the Earth
Manuel offering a lecture about the sun dials and the position of the sun through different times of the day
The team straddles the Equator just outside of Otavalo
Let’s go shopping at the Otavalo market
Stephen, Margaret and Wally decided to stay at the coffee shop while everyone else went shopping
Locals playing a dice board game right outside the coffee shop window
Arriving at Hacienda Cusin
Fernanda giving a short briefing about their stay at the Hacienda Cusin
Hacienda Cusin will be our home for the next three nights
Kale and Gabby playing chess at the Hacienda
Margaret relaxing after a long day