Well first a little E & G shot ... though Estelle doesn't look all that thrilled. In addition to my digital camera I had a couple with real film along for the trip. I finally got those photos developed - despite the fact that I actually bought prints, I think I prefer the quality of the digital pics. Oh well, I did get a nice variety!
It seems everywhere we went, futbol was prevalent. We were waiting for Joe in the airport and started hearing cheers, whistles, and hissing. This is the Americas team from Mexico that were coming to Quito to play Liga. (Must stand with both fists raised and shout "LIGA LIGA LIGA"). 
On Thursday evening in the Hotel Quito, the Ecuador team was there. I got this player on film - there seemed to be lots of press and photographers trying to capture his image or a quote. Can you identify him? I certainly can't.
a grainy picture of their team bus outside the Hotel Quito ... 
And the stadium where Ecuador plays (at least I'm pretty sure this is the Ecuador stadium, there are at least 4 "major league" teams in Quito).
These unusual flowers from the trip to Papallacta - supposedly poisonous and used for nefarious purposes. I didn't sniff to check them out further. 
The river in Papallacta (boy was it ever COLD!)
El vaca ... a cow ... giving me the "so what if I do?!" look from the mountainside. 
This view of the Presidential Palace from the main square in the historic district. I'm still in awe of how close people were allowed to walk, despite the level of security - guards with machine guns casually standing on the street corners.
I love how these 2 pictures go together ... we toured Hospital Vozandes Quito and Joe paused for a grin at the Rabies clinic (can you see the small print on the sign to the left of his head?). Michelle's bunny Boo is very smart and does NOT have rabies...
And finally the roses. This was one of probably 10 bouquets in this particular hotel lobby. There were at least 11 more this size and quality there, and in the other hotel lobby we visited. I should have grabbed some at the airport to carry home, they were really spectacular.
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