Quito What a country! A New Zealand of the Americas, Ecuador is packed with everything you could want: moutains, beaches, volcanoes, lakes, cities, farmland. It is absolutely breath taking, although that might have something to do with the altitude. Even though it sits on the equator (yep thatīs where they got the name Ecuador from), its mostly high and chilly. Thermals, beanies and gloves have been the norm. Which is such a relief coming out of steamy hot Central America. This has definately been the country for me!! First stop in Ecuador was Quito - the capital but only second
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