Ecuador

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Quito - 11/24/2014 - Day 1
A long travel day today. Departure time was 6:45am, but we left a half hour or so late because of plane de-icing. Had a four hour layover in Miami. Just hung out at the airport. Decided to take a bus to check out South Beach on the return trip, when we have more time. Checked out a couple of small art exhibits in the terminal, underwater photography and digital art. Plane to Quito left from Concourse H. A little problem finding it, based on a couple of conflicting walking directions within the terminal, and a suggestion to actually go outside the terminal and take a shuttle.

Arrived in Quito on time, about 8:30pm. The Quito airport is very modern and efficient. Found a taxi to take us to Quito old town, about a 40 minute drive. Fare was $26, reasonable for the distance. Roads near the airport were excellent, with good signs to Quito. Lots of motorcycles. An ambulance passed, with lights flashing but no siren, only a few honks as he moved along.

Hotel was in central Quito, good walking distance to old and new towns. Very clean, and quite a hike to the room. Rooms have high ceilings, so the stair flights are long. Didn't find working internet, so the texts are written off-line, and will be put on the blog when we find access

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