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Ecuador Highlands by Kate_Seb
We had a good afternoon walk through the fields. But were so out of breath at the top of the hill - altitude near 4 000m
- 21 May 2009 - Latacunga, Ecuador
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Ecuador Sasquila Market by Kate_Seb
We enjoyed spending sometime looking around the "Sasquila Animal/anything you want to buy" market.
- 21 May 2009 - Latacunga, Ecuador
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Fresh Goats Milk by Kate_Seb
A young girl enjoying some warm fresh goats milk.
- 21 May 2009 - Latacunga, Ecuador
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Bowler Hats by Kate_Seb
The traditional dress which the rural woman have maintained is great. Big flowing skirts, bowler hats and all warn on any occasion. And there is no occasion which a silver metallica shiny skirt is not appropriate for.
- 21 May 2009 - Latacunga, Ecuador
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Creamy lips by Kate_Seb
Like the locals Seb had to try the fresh goats milk out the udder.
- 21 May 2009 - Latacunga, Ecuador
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Hold and Squeeze by Kate_Seb
Milking them like a real Joburg farm boy. Only 50c for a squirt full.
- 21 May 2009 - Latacunga, Ecuador
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Hanging Low by Kate_Seb
The local bringing in his prize goats, ready to burst full of milk to sell fresh at the Sasquilla market.
- 21 May 2009 - Latacunga, Ecuador
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Pork anyone? by Kate_Seb
Not quite as appertizing as the prepacked bacon! A bakkie full of roasted pig heads.
- 21 May 2009 - Latacunga, Ecuador
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Quail Eggs by Kate_Seb
We never tried them, but quail eggs were very popular as a snack treat all over Ecuador and available from locals cooking them on the street.
- 21 May 2009 - Latacunga, Ecuador
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Peacock decorations by Kate_Seb
Nearly all the bowler hats are decorated with a brightly coloured peacock feather. Classic
- 21 May 2009 - Latacunga, Ecuador
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Selling Fair by Kate_Seb
Chilly morning, scene as it the trading begins before 6am in the morn and its winter in the highlands. The way to keep warm according to the locals is by layering, not unusual to see somebody wearing 8 layers of heavy blankets/skirts/shirts etc
- 21 May 2009 - Latacunga, Ecuador
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Llama stock by Kate_Seb
Caring for the llama just bought on the market - the gringo price for one started around US$80.
- 21 May 2009 - Latacunga, Ecuador
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Green man by Kate_Seb
Driving along the countryside showed us how subsistant the rural locals are. All growing a bit extra of a certain produce to try their hand at making some cash at the Thursday market.
- 21 May 2009 - Latacunga, Ecuador
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Llama herd by Kate_Seb
Give me a home please! Llama herd waiting to be sold
- 21 May 2009 - Latacunga, Ecuador
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Piggies for sale by Kate_Seb
- 21 May 2009 - Latacunga, Ecuador
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3 little piglets went to market by Kate_Seb
- 21 May 2009 - Latacunga, Ecuador
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Transaction by Kate_Seb
Two ladies bartering. Ecuador uses the USdollar as their main currency.
- 21 May 2009 - Latacunga, Ecuador
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Market people by Kate_Seb
- 21 May 2009 - Latacunga, Ecuador
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Animal ropes by Kate_Seb
Clever people! If you at an animal market you are sure to need some rope to tie up your new beast.
- 21 May 2009 - Latacunga, Ecuador
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Watching by Kate_Seb
Watching and listening to all the happenings. Oh ya, and don't forget smelling those little piggies too.
- 21 May 2009 - Latacunga, Ecuador
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Rammed in by Kate_Seb
- 21 May 2009 - Latacunga, Ecuador
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Sheep in transit! by Kate_Seb
Scary ride from the top, especially on the windey, hilly roads.
- 21 May 2009 - Latacunga, Ecuador
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Bright fabrics by Kate_Seb
The typical cloth synonymous with South American natives.
- 21 May 2009 - Latacunga, Ecuador
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Wall hangings by Kate_Seb
- 21 May 2009 - Latacunga, Ecuador
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Fools gold by Kate_Seb
A favourite necklace amongst the locals.
- 21 May 2009 - Latacunga, Ecuador
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