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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.

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

Joaquin helping carry our duffel bags at the Marriott Hotel in Quito

Quick stop during our drive to Otavalo

Quick stop during our drive to Otavalo

Time for lunch – We stopped at a beautiful restaurant by the Lago San Pablo

Time for lunch – We stopped at a beautiful restaurant by the Lago San Pablo

The Brazilians having fun on the Ecuador line

The Brazilians having fun on the Ecuador line. Top: Adriana; Bottom: Andrea

Joaquin explaining our location

Joaquin explaining our location

The Middle of the Earth

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

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

The team straddles the Equator just outside of Otavalo

Let’s go shopping at the Otavalo market

Let’s go shopping at the Otavalo market

Stephen, Margaret and Wally decided to stay at the coffee shop while everyone else went shopping

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

Locals playing a dice board game right outside the coffee shop window

Arriving at Hacienda Cusin

Arriving at Hacienda Cusin

Fernanda giving a short briefing about their stay at the 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

Hacienda Cusin will be our home for the next three nights

Kale and Gabby playing chess at the Hacienda

Kale and Gabby playing chess at the Hacienda

Margaret relaxing after a long day

Margaret relaxing after a long day