There's so much that could be said about my first day in Quito. Day one was about visiting tourist destinations. The point here is to grow in appreciation for the culture and beauty of this place. When you drive through Quito, everywhere you turn there's something new and magical to see. The city is set between three volcanoes and many more mountains, which means that there are ample opportunities for views across a great swath of the city from high heights and for mountain views from the valley floor. Ecuador has a complex history that is still deeply affected by Spanish colonial rule. I can't for one second attempt to believe that I will understand more than half of layer of that complexity during my stay here but I am already captivated by the beauty of this place and its people.
On the weekends people fly kites from a hill in the middle of the city. It is called El Panecillo, and on top of the hill is a statue of a woman with her foot crushing the head of a serpent. It is a huge monument that reminds the city of Quito that the serpent has been defeated, and even if the story from Revelation 12 is not universally recognized, the serpent has been crushed and God is doing his work here in Ecuador.
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AuthorShannon Norquist, teacher of Spanish and Dance at Barrington Christian Academy, mother of 3 lovelies, wife to an artist, modern dancer, daughter to the King. Archives
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