I am happy my trip report brings you two together again here on the forum!
Thanks Jim
@hawkarica! I am glad you enjoyed it!
I m curious, how were the roads at the time you lived there? And did you see Jesuit church in Quito? We were not allowed to take pictures inside, but this one was jaw-droppingly amazing with everything covered in Gold. We have seen some fancy churches in South America - mostly clad in Silver, but this one was the richest we have ever seen.
And - you would have loved Omar's Garden! This fellow really loved Palms and it showed!