We walked around with a local and he showed us lots about his Quichua culture.
  • Some lupin relatives.
    Some lupin relatives.
  • Our guide explains his cultural stuff.
    Our guide explains his cultural stuff.
  • A wrapped up bone somebody threw into the garbage area.
    A wrapped up bone somebody threw into the garbage area.
  • The cross that represented the crossing of the paths and had nothing to with Jebus.
    The cross that represented the crossing of the paths and had nothing to with Jebus.
  • Tungurahua volcano.
    Tungurahua volcano.
  • The volcano has been erupting for seven years straight.
    The volcano has been erupting for seven years straight.
  • A beetle we found on the ground.
    A beetle we found on the ground.
  • The beetle died due to either too much or too little rain. I can't remember which.
    The beetle died due to either too much or too little rain. I can't remember which.
  • A worm we found.
    A worm we found.
  • You can boil the worm in a tea to relieve stomach pains.
    You can boil the worm in a tea to relieve stomach pains.
  • Looking back at the valley.
    Looking back at the valley.
  • The cross on top of the hill.
    The cross on top of the hill.
  • The cross was placed there by the mayor, even though most people claim to hold onto their indiginous traditions.
    The cross was placed there by the mayor, even though most people claim to hold onto their indiginous traditions.
  • Agave plants are growing everywhere to feed the cows.
    Agave plants are growing everywhere to feed the cows.
  • The weaving technique.
    The weaving technique.