A Great Day

Spencer has been working really hard lately so yesterday he took a much needed personal day. We decided to take the opportunity to visit one of the biggest tourist sites in Quito, the TeleferiQo. It wasn't the best day to head to the top of the mountain as it was a little cloudy, but since it was mid-week we practically had the place to ourselves, so that was great!

The gondola took us to over 12,600 ft at the top and it was beautiful. It is so high that you're literally in the clouds. It was an amazing view of Quito and we took lots of pictures. But, the best part could not be captured on film. Once you start down the trails and get a little ways away from the main building you are enveloped in this incredible quiet. The sounds of the city faded away and it just felt peaceful and serene. We hiked for a while and climbed up one of the ridges and sat and enjoyed this little piece of heaven in the middle of the city.

 

Views from the gondola during the ride up.

Clouds washing over the beginning of the trail.

A random but beautiful church on the top of the mountain.

 

 

A paddock of horses you can rent just hanging out on the edge of the mountain!!

 

Spencer climbed to the top of this peak.

Looking back down at Quito. Its actually quite pretty from up there.