Otavalo

Yesterday, a big group of us decided to take the bus to a town about 2 hours away. We got up at 6am, and Grace and I took the bus to our friends. We met up with Amanda and Sarah and took a Taxi to terminal Norte. from there, a bunch of us took the bus to Otavalo. Otovalo is a town of indegenoius people that make their money off of mostly tourists and selling art, jewelry, clothing, bags, etc at a giant marketplace. It was wonderful, but so sad to see all of the horrible health conditions. The indigenous people are the shortest people I have ever seen. The little kids were adorable, and there were a lot of older women. I've never felt so tall in my life.

Grace and I at the markets

so many stray dogs that go through the trash for food

Everywhere we went, there was fresh fruit, veggies, meat, and fish.

Grace got one dread in her hair from a guy named Roberto who is a nomad traveling around with jewelry he makes. It made me miss my old dread!

spices

We loved this meat guy!

trying on necklaces