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| On the last day of our visit to Ecuador, we had plenty of time because our plane didn’t leave until 11:30 PM. We spent the day mostly at our hotel, but we did take a taxi to the Artisan Market around a mile from the hotel. |
Market stalls sell hats, trinkets, sweaters, wood carvings, embroidered dresses, and much more
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| In the courtyard of the market. Food vendors sell ice cream, hot dogs, and everything else you would expect. |
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Almost the first shop we saw was selling very attractive carved wood masks. After walking around for a wile, we realized that we liked them the best. We returned and bought one! |
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| Our newest mask. |
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| The finest hand-woven Panama hats are made by artisans in Ecuador. They were incorrectly named Panama hats because they were shipped through Panama in the 19th century. |
On the Market Buildings: A Series of Murals
And then we went home…
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| After our visit to the market, we returned to the hotel, where we had arranged for a very late check-out. We had a pleasant lunch in the hotel cafe called the Quito Deli. They also sell sweets, coffee beans, and bottles of wine.
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Blog post and photos © 2024 mae sander
Shared with Sami’s Monday Murals
and Elizabeth’s Blog Tea Party.
Mae- what a fabulous trip. Loved seeing all your photos!!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it wonderful visiting a different culture!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing all of the photos from your trip to Ecuador. I love the mask that you took home with you. The cafe is adorable. I'm glad you had a wonderful trip.
ReplyDeleteI'd have had to get a hat, but I would also have been tempted by the masks.
ReplyDeleteThe mural wall is great but I really love the masks on the pole!! #MuralMonday
ReplyDeleteI love your photos. So many wonderful things to see!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of the market, murals and handicrafts.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous mask. You found some amazing murals, too. Lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteSo very glad you shared this with us for T this Tuesday, also. Lots of drinks in this post.
DeleteOh, "love" the Darth Vader Mask.
ReplyDeleteOur Mom in her last days breathed like that through her mask and I called her that. Bro laughed his head off and Mom joinedm though she had no idea who Darth Vader is.
We could laugh even though we knew her end is near. And this one is so colorful!!!
I miss her so much. She passed 2011.
Your mask is beautiful.
Does Panama smell of bananas? I have a book by Janosch with litteltiger and little bear who (think they) make a trip there as they found a crate that smelled of bananas and it said "Panama".
See here, if you like.
What a wonderful market, I´d spend days there! Thank you for sharing!
The market looks like a fun place to explore. The mask your bought is cool. I love all the murals, beautiful art work! Having a late check out is a good idea since your flight was so late at night. Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.
ReplyDeleteLovely trip. So many great murals and fabulous market. Thanks for participating in Monday Murals Mae.
ReplyDeleteI might have had to buy a hat!
ReplyDeleteGreat post. Love all the artwork and the hats! Mae, thanks for telling me my photo of my artwork wasn't there. I put it in again..hopefully it will stay there! LOL
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a great place to walk around, and I really like your mask. The bird on the top adds lots of interest. It looks like you had a really wonderful trip. And those are always the best to have too. :) Happy T day and day 2 of September Mae. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous place to visit, I so enjoyed exploring the art, shops and streets with you - it's an amazing place 😊. Wishing you a very happy T Day! Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking what a great Mexican community we have where we live. Happy T day! Hugs! deb
ReplyDeleteJust for clarity: Quito is in Ecuador, quite a long way from Mexico.
DeleteHow wonderful to see that artisan market. Beautiful things! Yes, your mask is lovely. My late husband would have loved the Panama hats. He always wore one. Yes, I also knew they were made in Ecuador, but only because we have several Ecuadorian friends.
ReplyDeleteThe murals are fascinating. Thanks for sharing.
You had a truly amazing trip.
Happy T-Day,
Lisca
Looks like the mall isn't the only place that has it all. The Market would be fun to stroll through. Very cool maks. Happy T Day
ReplyDeleteA trip to remember, I am sure, in so many ways. You would probably enjoy the biographies of Peter and Rosemary Grant. If we lived close by you could borrow both books!
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