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This market looks spectacular. The photos make it appear very clean for a market. Was it?

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Thank you! Yes you are right it was very clean.

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I spent 3 months in Quito in 2005 - it is great to revisit these places through your essays. I especially remember the walks up the hills of Quito, the tiny mangoes and the winding buses through the mountains. Otavalo still looks as beautiful as it did then.

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Thank you!! What were you doing in Quito? did you like it?

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Yes I did like it. It was my first time in Latin America. I had finished my degree and I got an internship in a women's rights organisation called CECIM in Quito. I stayed in homestays - so I got to know the culture a little bit. I was there about 4 months and then I got offered a job back in Europe. I did really enjoy the hills even though they were quite challenging to climb.

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Wow! Great experience! Knowing Ecuadorians hospitality you must have good memories!

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This inspired me to suddenly start writing about Quito - thank you - that surprised me. You might see a piece from me from Quito soon :D How do you enjoy being there. I imagine it has changed since 2006 when I was there.

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Great! Can't wait to read about it! My girlfriend lived 8 years abroad and she told me that it changed, and in some parts for the worse. About me, I love Ecuador, the people, the food, the nature!

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Thank you for sharing your adventures. I know very little about Ecuador and I find your stories super interesting!

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Thank you!! Consider to travel here!

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That's wonderful you made a trip to Otavalo. I was there back in 2012. It's so big you can spend the whole day checking out different vendors. Fantastic photos as always!

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Thank you! Yes it is huge! I would have check more if it wasn’t raining.

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