Day 355 of 365 - 17th of September, 2011
Today we woke up at 6 to go to the animal market. It was one of the most eye opening experiences of my life. It was quite distressing but I also am glad I saw it. The animals were all treated so horribly. There were pigs being dragged by their hind legs and kittens crammed in cages. It was such a loud market because of all the animals crying and squealing.
We went back to the hotel, had breakfast and headed out to the markets. I ended up spending $150. It was such an amazing market.
I got so fucking much (a whole new bag full). I got a poncho, two blankets, a beanie, a scarf, a t shirt, jewelry and SOOOO many other things.
After that we left Otavalo and went out for lunch. At lunch a tried guinea pig for the first and last time in my life. When I had the little piece all I could think of was the little guinea pigs squirming about at the market. After that it took us two hours to get back to Quito. We got our rooms and re packed our bags for the flights that start tomorrow.
It all fits in my bags!
For dinner we went to a Thai restaurant called Uncle Ho’s. I had been craving tofu so that’s just what I got. SO FUCKING YUM. Now at the hotel, about to sleep on my last night of the trip. Tomorrow we are getting up at 4am. I should sleep.
Oh and Ms Lucas came and gave us $55 each for LAX (it’s the leftover money we have for the trip each) SO PUMPED FOR LAX. Goodnight. I’ve loved this trip so much.
