The equator was a fun diversion, although the monument and line where everyone has their photo taken is 240m out. there would have been greta views of volcano cotapaxi if it hadn't been for the mist, it was very warm alll the same. Later in the day we went up to parque itchimbia, only a couple of blocks from the hotel but about 500mtrs of steps, decided on account of the effects of altitude on my motivation, to take a taxi to the top. there were fantastic 360 degree views of the city so we sat on the grass and took it all in. We watched how the security guards dealt with three pesky skateboarders ie they beat them up and chased them out of the park, a bit harsh we thought. We walked back down
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