Sunday, April 06, 2008

Sunday in Quito

We transferred to our base hotel, Hotel Los Alpes this morning. So what do you on Sunday in Quito?
You could play some "volley" - this is a variant on volleyball with 3 per team and while it is played recreationally on the many courts in public parks, it is taken very seriously and a lot of money can ride on games in side bets. There are lots of people out playing soccer, cycling, playing basketball and running. Given a population about the size of Vancouver, probably does rather put Canadians to shame.
You could take in some street art in Parque El Ejido. There is a lot of it as well as many other traditional crafts stalls. Much of the art is really good, although there are many Guayasamin knock offs; a bit of a shame as the artists involved look talented enough to be able stand on their own merits.
There's always street theatre - these guys are doing a circus clown type slapstick.

You could rent the kids an ancient pedal cart and turn them into instant traffic hazards in the park! You see lots of children with bikes with training wheels being guided through the parks by their parents.
Off to Galapagos bright and early tomorrow!

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