Quito Ecuador has some beautiful areas . . . we spent the day in the Old Town, enjoying great architecture, ornate cathedrals, great food, and a terrific walk through a well preserved historic area. Highlights were lunch at the Cafe del Fraile, gorgeous gilded altars at the Jesuit built La Compania de Jesus Church, and the city views from El Panecillo hill. Topping it all off was a beautiful sunny day with views of the distant volcanoes and hillsides. Quito's right up there with the best of South America . . we'll be back, and often!
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| Seven Churches on one short street! |
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| On the Plaza Grande |
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| Calle Garcia Moreno witth El Panecillo hill in the background |
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| Calle Garcia Moreno with El Panecillo hill in the background |
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| La Virgen de Quito |
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| Shelly negotiating on hand beaded Christmas presents----shhhhh! |
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| Beaded collars---beautiful! |
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| View from El Panecillo |
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| Church towers dot the skyline |
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| Presidential Palace |
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| Cafe del Fraile Restaurant on the 2nd floor |
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| La Compania de Jesus church Said to be Ecuador's most beautiful |
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| Built by Jesuits over 120 years of construction |
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| Gorgeous Altars |
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| Touristas! |
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| La Basilica |
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| La Basilica dominates the Old Town Skyline |
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