Today we took it easy and had a relaxing day in Quito. While
none of us miss the heat and humidity of the rainforest, we are all missing the
peacefulness and the sounds of the jungle.
This morning we went first to El Teleferiqo, a gondola that
took us up the side of a nearby volcano, Volcan Pichincha, to an elevation of
around 13,500 ft. It was a clear day and
we spent an hour enjoying the vast views of the city below us and the mountains
and valleys all around. When we returned
to the bottom of the mountain, we enjoyed a few rides at Vulqano Park, a local
amusement park. After lunch, we spent a
little time touring the National Museum where we learned more about the history
of Ecuador.
Now we are resting and packing to get ready for an early
start on Sunday morning as we head on our way to the Galapagos Islands.
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