Cuenca

We then caught the bus for a four hour ride into Cuenca. We arrived about 7 to our hotel which is in the middle of the old town of the city. This is by far the prettiest city we have come across. It has a strong Spanish influence and all the roofs are the red terra cotta color. There is a church every two blocks here.

We took the city bus tour today and it was very beautiful. After that we visited two museums. The museum of modern art and the Musee de Pumapungo which told the story of the indigenous people of Ecuador. When we return to the hotel I spent some time painting. Finally! I hope to do more tomorrow. We have lots of time left and I really like this town.........lots to paint.

                                                  Market hats

friend gave me the name of an expat that is living in Ecuador...(not an ex-Patriot but somebody who used to live in New Jersey) I contacted him and we're going to meet up with him tomorrow.......More to come!