This past weekend we visited the historic area of Quito. This area was probably what I most expected to see on my trip, since sites were all the top images on a Google Images search of Quito. The baroque architecture reminds me of Italy. It was the perfect day to visit the area. However, elevation really does make you more susceptible to sunburns. I got burnt for the first time in a very long time because I never put sunscreen on my arms, expecting to tan as usual. I also had a traditional dish called fritada. On the right there are big fluffy corn kernels called mote. They expand when steamed and become larger in size. 
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