Dancing is a big activity

 It's very popular, the dancing in these parts of the world.  I would say, more popular than it is in USA.  There is surely dancing in USA, but it is different. It is kinda more free-flow. The USA has more freedom and experimentation.

So in South America, or if you prefer, Latin America, the dancing is more traditional.  It is structured. and they dance in a more serious way, as to what the activity means.  In USa, it's become just another thing to do.  It has no structure or tradition.  I mean, there is some, there are always exceptions.

Climbing El Penon | Victory!

 What a climb!! I thought it would be difficult and strenuous. And it did not disappoint. 

 FIRST - this is what you observe, the area at the base of the Rock.  What it looks like, with the facilities, restaurants, and it a land of rolling hills and waterways.  It is predominated nowadays by a vast reservoir - which is water for nearby Municipalities. . 

Ecuador status

 What a beautiful land.  What else is going on in the Ecuador?  Sector of the equator on planet Earth.    It is political! but Nooooo!!  We try to get away from that B.S. 

That's all I am going to post about the "violence".

Tour of Tourist Barrio, Ritzy sector

So I grabbed a taxi to the more touristy barrio (far from where I live)

Arte Market in Parque (flea market) at Catedral Municipio

    This is a good location to visit, if you want to check-out a lot of interesting stuff. Mucho cosas.  The periodic market is an event held every other Saturday of the month, starting on the first Saturday. It is next to the Catedral Municipio - or at its front yard. 

 

Food is cheaper

 As we already established the fact.  Food is cheaper (and the other factor is that the Dollar is still stronger) So those two things combined, make for a good advantage.  Food is a basic in life and survival. it is daily, it is practical and logical. It is reality. So when you look at the reality, it makes sense to be here instead.

Now the question arises of the future prospects, the long-term. What will happen when the Dollah is crashing?  That may occur overnight, quite suddenly.  The smart response, convert before that happens, to some silver and gold.

Museo ARTe and Historia

 What a cultural experience.  It is a fine institution.  I was glad to start to examine the contents of their collection.  Need more time to observe all of it. Another visit is hoped for....