My last post for Ecuador is being written as I sit comfortably in my home in the US!
Despite the impossibility of recounting every great point of the trip, I do feel like Mr. Guayasamin and Otovalo deserve a few words.
Guayasamin is the most popular artist in Ecuador and we visited the museum that exists in his honor in Quito. He painted the suffering of the Ecuadorian people. The hands of his figures are my favorite part of his works. I bought one of his famous prints, the Mother and Child, but lost it in the airport during my four hour delay. I'm glad to have the pictures and experiences to remember at least.
Otovalo is a market situated about 45 mins from Quito. We visited one weekend on a tour and bought lots and lots of handicrafts and gifts. We visited a biscotti factory and scenic point on the way there and we visited a family who makes traditional musical instruments,the store of a family who weave carpets/ other products, and a waterfall on our way back.
Ecuador was a wonderful experience because of the people. It feels great to be back home, but I miss adventure already. Looking forward to the next one to come.
Thank you for reading and best wishes for your own pursuits :-).
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