Exploring Ecuador's Capital

That yellow line is the equator. My left foot was in the Southern Hemisphere, and my right was in the Northern Hemisphere. Being in two places at once was a little like A Walk To Remember.

The Basilica Church was one of three beautiful churches that we visited today. The gargoyles were various animals native to different regions in Ecuador. We did not go into this church. However, we did go into the second church. The interior of La Compania de Jesus Church was stunning. However, I did not take any pictures. Here are some internet provided images, if you are interested.

This was the monument, representing liberty, in the center of the square in the middle of the city. On each side of the square there were buildings representing: the government, the church as an institution (think colonial times when the Catholic Church was a political powerhouse), God, and the common man. This is very typical of old, Latin American cities.

The Franciscan Monastery was one of the first built in South America. It was built to face the sun rise over the mountains. Once again the inside was beautiful, as were the songs being sung during the evening service. 

Here's a view of the city from the top of a mountain. I was standing at the basis of a statue of Mary, she was constructed to overlook the city.