Trip to Ecuador

Day 11 - Friday, November 17, 2023 - Guayaquil to JFK +1

Last Day. Breakfast again at the hotel. We ate with Suzette as many of the others have left already. She does leave earlier than we do but we have a whole day ahead of us. We went to the Artisanal Market for our last purchases. For lunch we stopped for cake and juice and cold chai tea. We heard a band playing one block away from our hotel in front of the chocolate museum and stopped to enjoy the entertainment. From there we walked to Iguana Park and went to the Cathedral of Guayaquil. There was an orchestra there and they were rehearsing for something. Strolled to the malecon and waited again to take the boat ride. Left at 4:00 for a 40 min. ride. From there it was on to Fridas, a Mexican restaurant, for margaritas, nachos and alambre - Yum. Sat and enjoyed the night until it was time to get our suitcases and go. Exoticca had a taxi waiting for us and we got to the airport quickly. The line was horrendous but we made it through although our flight was a bit delayed. The flight was fine and got home safely. It was another wonderful trip. Can't believe it took me 51 years to get back to Ecuador. To say it had changed would be an understatement but I'm so glad we went. Our group of travelers were a fun group and great travel companions.

Breakfast at the hotel

One of the many statues that dot the city

A snack

A band playing near our hotel

Views on the Malecon

McDonalds on the malecon

Spider man

Not just one super hero though - Popeye too

Our hotel - steps from the Malecon

Great drinks

And delicious food.

Que rico!