On Saturday I went to Otavalo, which is a small and pretty town that has a famous market on Saturday mornings. There were so many beautiful things, I wanted to buy everything. However I was on a mission for a couple of things (pants, hat, jacket). All the pants they had were not exactly what I was looking for and I didn't like them so I have decided I'll just go to the jungle in my cotton (I might try another market in Quito on Tuesday). I then bought a wall tapestry/blanket thing and an Alpaca sweater. I also got a hat (originally I was told $25 but I walked away only spending $15!) It was so much fun browsing the gorgeous market and haggling with the sellers. We then got some lunch at a delicious ecuadorian place. The food was so good and my chef special came with some sort of meat, potato cakes, papas con vapor (I think), avocado, plantain, and two eggs (all for 5.50!). It was quite tasty.
After lunch we walked around while trying to hail a taxi. We went up to Parque Condor. It was so beautiful and had a wide variety of birds of prey, including two massive condors! They had a stage overlooking the town and mountains, one of the most beautiful views I have seen in my life!
Today I went to El Mitad del Mundo (The Middle of the World). It's the point where they measured and deduced that the world was indeed round. It was very touristy, but very fun. I took lots of pictures. (here's the link to my facebook album https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150553062093112.399465.519123111&type=3) hopefully you'll be able to access the album!
Anyways, I'm quite tired and have to wake up very early to hopefully finish my visa process.
Chao mis amigos!
P.S. I've come to love Hamburguesas de Rusty (one of the best hamburger places in Quito, and there's one right across from my university)!
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