Otavalo - a wonderful haven for midgetsWhilst the shrunken population of Otavalo lack in stature, they over compensate in hospitality and general cogeniality. We´ve been amazed at how incredibly friendly the local indigenous population have been to whom they perceive as goliath and his asian bride. We were fortunate to have arrived on the first night of a 10 day festival that overtook this small town with its parade, fireworks, regional dancing/bands, bullfighting, cockfighting, foodstalls and markets (reknowned to be the largest in south america!)....and we haven´t even started on the food! By reading on, you´ll discover why we fell in love with this little town and its pint sized population.City highlights: Street parade on the first night that overwhelmed the town with colourful outfits, music, entertainment and hundreds of spectators lining every street; the amateu
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