We said good-bye to Freddy at the airport. The eight of us flew to Lima where we were met by an OAT agent who helped us get to the international gate. We then flew to Quito, Ecuador where we were met by Delphin, our guide for the rest of the trip.
He checked us into the hotel. An hour later he showed us a good place near our hotel to eat Ecuadorian food. Shrimp is one of the specialties of the area. Of course, I ordered grilled shrimp, vegetables, and potato fries for dinner. I had sangria to drink. The drink looked quite festive with small cubes of strawberries, apples, and other fruit floating on top.
Delphin told us a little about his background. He grew up in an Amazonian village where everyone grows what they need to eat. They hunt for their meat. There is no electricity, and education is not a priority. He has a wife and a little daughter. I am looking forward to experiencing life for a few days in the Amazon.
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