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The hotel's restaurant overlooking Plaza Santo Domingo in Old Town, Quito

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La Capilla del Hombre, a museum of works by the 20th century artist Oswaldo Guayasamin centered around the tragedy and suffering of the indigenous poor.

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Prints outside the museum. Unfortunately, no photography was allowed inside.

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Bird sculptures outside La Capilla del Hombre

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Outdoor sculpture garden

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The museum is separated into three sections, representing the pre-colonial, colonial, and post-colonial eras.

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La Capilla del Hombre

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Back in Plaza Santo Domingo, watching a parade form up.

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Turns out it was the 100th anniversary of the death of Eloy Alfaro, a liberal revolutionary of Ecuador's history

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Even the Communist protestors showed up

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The streets were packed as the parade marched through the city to Parque El Ejido, where the President was to speak; we did not follow.

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Although we did see Spider-man there!

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There were at least 20 people under this float.

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Plaza Grande

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Palacio del Gobierno on Plaza Grande

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View from Avenida 24 de Mayo; many of the major streets in Quito are named for significant dates in Ecuadorean history.

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Girls playing in Plaza San Francisco

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The buses and trolleys in Quito were always absolutely packed.

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Pinatas for sale

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Walking down a fairly quiet La Ronda mid-afternoon. When we went back later in the evening, it was packed with tourists and blaring music from all the restaurants and bars trying to lure customers.

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Plaza Santo Domingo after the parade has passed.