Our final day of adventure in Ecuador started out with a visit to a local market in Pelileo. The variety and freshness of the fruits and vegetables was amazing. Everything is grown locally, by hand, completely organic!
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After a short visit we headed up the highway through Ambato towards a rose plantation. One of the primary exports of Ecuador, we learned, was fresh cut roses. Inside the plantation, the scent of fresh roses was overwhelming…
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After the visit to the plantation, we were taken to a special place for lunch. A 400 year old hacienda! The meal was awesome, with live Ecuadorean music from a local group to entertain us as we dined. The surrounding gardens were beautiful as well.
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The tour was coming to a close. Long lasting friendships were made and Giselle and I were sure we would be returning, much sooner than we ever thought…..stay tuned for Ecuador!, part two….
