Once you leave Quito you start to really see the beauty of Ecuador. The mountains are simply majestic!
This image is one of my favorites from my trip. I can’t even imagine how old this door and wall are.
These are necklaces from this seed called ‘Tagua’. You take the seeds out and carve them into different shapes and color them to make jewelry.
The people in Otavalo amaze me. They are so talented and deserve so much more than what they charge.
She was so cute when she saw my camera.
This old man is tiny. He could not have been more than 4 feet.
So everyone knows Liga is Champion of the Libertadores, but as much as I have respect for them I LOVE EMELEC!!!! 🙂
hard working hands
This lady has been here for years and every time I go to the market she happens to find me. I oblige and take a couple pictures of her and give her some money. There is beggars all over and when you give them something they always say ‘Dios Le Pague’ (May God repay you).
Otavalo, Ecuador…..
One of the traditions for everyone who comes to Quito for the first time or after being away for a while is to go to Otavalo. This small city is full of incredibly talented entrepreneurs. Los Otavalenios as they are called set up this Market in the city Square and sell all sorts of beautifully crafted memoirs from Ecuador. Things from sweaters, bags, necklaces, paintings, carvings, etc. The detail in each one is amazing and the colors are so intense.
Here’s a few pictures from the drive out to Otavalo from Quito and the city of Otavalo itself.
Click the slideshow below to see many more pictures from my visit to Otavalo.