Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Sites around Quito, Ecuador

Modern office building near the La Carolina Park
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A fun way to travel around La Carolina park
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A public sculpture by world famous Ecuadorian artist Oswaldo Guayasamin
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Jas looks for a basket at the public market of Santa Clara
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Jas points to the apartment he had in 1964-65 while a US Peace Corps Volunteer. The terrace has since been enclosed.
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El Belen Church in Quito, built in 1787, marks the Northern boundry of Colonial Quito
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Reconstruction of pre-Incan lookout in La Alameda park
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Natalia climbs the pre-Incan lookout
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Northern view from the pre-Incan lookout
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View from the lookout towards the 'new' Basilica
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View of La Alameda Park from the pre-Incan outlook
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Game board constructed with a collage of candy bars in La Alameda park
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The Quito Astronomical Observatory in La Alameda Park was opened in 1864 and is the oldest on the continent
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1 comment:

  1. What a beautiful country.

    Excellent photos and Thanks for sharing them!

    Cheers!

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