A Change of Pace in Quito
June 24th 2017 After spending so many months on the sun drenched beaches of SE Asia, it was a welcome change of pace to arrive in Quito, the capital city of Ecuador. Despite its location on the equator, its elevation (2,850 meters / 9,350 ft above sea level) means it's quite a bit cooler than you might expect. Having to wear pants, sweaters and shoes was quite a novelty!
After an exhausting overnight fli
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