So it seems that some of you have heard about the state of affairs in Ecuador right now, the good news is that I wasn't in Quito when this happened. I was watching the news coverage from the city of Otavalo about 2.5 hours north, suffice it to say the 2-day field trip was extended an extra day. However, now I'm back in Quito, and everything seems normal as usual on the surface, except that a lot of shops are closed, people are advised to stay inside since there's NO police force (side note: I think it speaks volumes that still people are going through everyday life just fine, although I suppose it has only been one day), and Ecuador is now a military state until some undetermined time.
In the meantime, I'm gonna upload some photos and video from my trip.
Glad to hear you're okay. Stay safe!
ReplyDeleteHaha Dane. Military state? I guess it depends on how you define it. It was an interesting lil roller coaster ride though.
ReplyDeleteI've been reading about the state of affairs in Ecuador. A very interesting time to be there. Continue to keep us posted.
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