On Friday we visited two Colombian refugee families at opposite ends of Quito. This is Jazmín, telling her family's story.
Outside enjoying the warm weather.
That way, David!
Luis Fernando, brother of the Quito Mennonite Church coordinator, Liliana Ocampo. He accompanied us during most of our excursions around Quito.
Colombia is not the only South American country with impressive views.
Liney, another Colombian refugee, with her nieces and nephew.
Heading back to the Mennonite Church during one of many, many bus rides.
We celebrated Ericka's birthday with Liliana at her apartment.
Saturday morning was clear enough in Quito to see Cotopaxi, the tallest active volcano in the world at over 19,000 feet.
We traveled to Otavalo, an indigenous town famous for its hand-made clothes and souvenirs.
Checking out an alpaca sweater.
Getting ready to leave after a long day of shopping.
¿Qué hubo, chino? (What's up, man?) We enjoyed comparing Colombian and Ecuadoran sayings with Luis.
Liliana Ocampo, preaching on responding to God's call on Sunday morning at the Mennonite Church in Quito.
Monday we visited the historic section of town.
The national cathedral
A chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary
The southern view from one of the cathedral towers.
The northern view from the other tower.
We enjoyed eating at an "American" restaurant, TGI Fridays, our last evening together.
¡Buen provecho!