Still dizzy from the altitude, but already planning to climb the Chimborazo (thought to be the highest mountain in the early 19th century, Humboldt and Bonpland tried to climb it as well back then but got sick from the altitude).
Today will go to see the Mitad del Mundo, a place 20km north from Quito where a wide line is drawn exactly 240m from the equator (according to Lonely Planet and Wikipedia). There is a crater as well, hope to see some lava bubbling deep in the crater.
In the night the New Year's Eve celebration takes place on the Amazonas street. Here the tradition is to burn life-size (and even bigger) puppets made of cardboard. Many of the puppets depict politicians but also cartoon characters like Batman and Bender.
Today will go to see the Mitad del Mundo, a place 20km north from Quito where a wide line is drawn exactly 240m from the equator (according to Lonely Planet and Wikipedia). There is a crater as well, hope to see some lava bubbling deep in the crater.
In the night the New Year's Eve celebration takes place on the Amazonas street. Here the tradition is to burn life-size (and even bigger) puppets made of cardboard. Many of the puppets depict politicians but also cartoon characters like Batman and Bender.
Ecuador is one of the most beautiful countries of South America. Enjoy your trip.
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