Quito Trip Report - Day 2 (Old Town)

In Quito, you want to be careful because petty theft is common with the occasional armed robbery. Watch for pick pockets and do not walk around with your digital SLR (warning from the locals). Tourists have been mugged before. I hope this explains our lack of photos.

We started off the day with a visit to a food market in Quito. This is where the locals eat. Sadly it's been a while and I can't remember the name.



Ecuadorians like their pork as you can see We had a plate of the pork and chicharones downed with some coke for breakfast. Delicious!


We strolled around the old town for a bit and saw the presidential palace. I apologize for the poor photos. We had to do "drive by" shootings of photos, quickly stashing away our cameras. I know this sounds paranoid but our friend who lives there really freaked us out.



One of the next stops was the archbishop's palace that's been converted into a touristy mall of sorts with some restaurants. We ate at the one on the top floor. I know, I know we seem to be eating alot today! There's only limited time and we have to sample what Ecuador has to offer.



Ecuadorian ceviche is served with pop corn. Isn't it unique?


We were planning on taking the Teleferico up, one of the high points in Quito for views of the city. Unfortunately, we didn't end up going as I think my AMS would have killed me. I vividly remember throwing up outside the Hilton where we went for pizza.