I'm three days behind

This was the view I was forced to see over coffee on my first day in Quito.

And this one ...

We stayed at a family members house (don't ask to tell you what leaf she is on our tree) for the first 2 nights. It was located on the side of the valley with views from very room. Stunning ! 


The first full day in the city we visited my dad's cousin (?) in the Valley. Now for you Angoleños ... the Valley is not THE Valley. Its just the other side of Quito with a view of Cotopaxi. A snow capped Volcano 17 miles south of Quito at 5,897 feet.
Lourdes home sits high above the valley with gentle breezes across her patio. For lunch Lourdes had made tamales, plantones, pork, flan, and roasted corn. I'm still full. 


The Ecuadorian people are so warm and loving. Welcoming you into their home with open arms. 


I have a lot more to tell but I am so tired ... I have to take a nap and get my notes and pictures together. 




Later ...