Mitad del mundo and historical center quito.

Yesterday I had another group tour organized by community hostel to go to the centre of the world. They just charged for transportation. Although the weather is always perfect temperature, the UV index is high and sun screen is very important 

Below is where they thought the centre of the world was, but left it there cause its kinda cool. On the right is my new wife and daughter,

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They had a great free tour, talking about some of the history of this place. Quito was named after Quitu tribe, and translates to centre to the world.  They were a pre-Columbian indigenous people in Ecuador. This tribe would have this tubes around their pee pees... i'm not sure why and I guess we will NEVER KNOW.

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Below was my crew for the day, middle was as a local who hadn't been here.


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Got a got a great break down of how chocolate is processed, starting with cocoa. Ecaudor has a big history of producing it and exporting it, but they also realize the best chocolate in the world is Belgium (referring to the final product).

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1XdM8QOZcr3wdc_3Pnf2vHpHq6-tMoxtR


After we went to Republica del Cocoa, they after super exotic chocolate ice creams, listing the percent cocoa, and also some very exotic desserts.

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Below is at a restaurant called Vista Hermosa, an insane 360 view of the city. 

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I'm now getting ready to head to the Amazon for Spanish classes and excursions. My hostel's bathrooms and showers are meh so I went to the JW Marriott to work out - it was 70 bucks :( but included other great facilities and a decent lunch.

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