Last weekend we took a 12 hour overnight bus ride back to Quito for the final signatures on our work visas.
Finally, after 4 months, 3 pictures IDs and $200 each in fines, we have our appropriate Ecuadorian work documents. We made the most of the required trip by heading up to the
famous artesan market in Otavalo (about 2 hours north of Quito) as well as going back to the Turtle´s Head in Quito for some microbrews (
of course!). Otavalo was well worth the visit...blocks and blocks of quality handmade crafts at extremely reasonable prices. Just the colorful display of items was mesmerizing! Take this handknitted mask, for example. Hmmm...which family member will be the lucky receipent of this Ecuadorian gift? Our backpacks were loaded at the end of the day, and our negotiation skills refined. One must be ready to negotiate the price, it´s the norm.. It helps to "only have five more dollars" or wait until closing time for the best deal.
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