8 Quick visit to Latacunga + Rotary

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Leaving Banos after excellent last meal at Gourmet Posada then quick final visit to the local guitar shop (90 years making guitars here, no K8, i did not buy one but was tempted). To Latacunga by bus very comfortable and thanks to fellow who gave me his local pears and plumbs (Banos is big fruit area similar to California/Oregon).

In Latacunga visited Santiago Sansur, President of local Rotary Club. Their interests and projects focus on education, especially "guardaninos" (pre-school and day care) and clean water. They have been working with Rotary clubs from Pennsylvania for several years and of course Rotary 5450 Denver area on last water project (irrigation) in Malingua Pamba. They have a great track record with successful projects completed, are ready to continue water efforts in Ecuador, experienced, and well placed to make things happen on the local front including audits etc per new Rotary Future Vision guidlines.

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