| Today we visited Cotopaxi National Park. It is a massive nature preserve and very popular in Ecuador. There are 4 volcanoes within the park which were worshipped until 1534 when one erupted, all the natives scattered with fear. Mt. Cotopaxi is the highest in Ecuador, it stands at 19,348. We parked at 14,800 ft and a few hardy souls hiked a ways up. |  |
 Lobby at Termas (Hot Springs) De Papallacta | Interesting fact: Bull fighting is not practiced in the big towns, only the small towns. It has become more of a drinking party. Money is put in a basket on the bull's back, the Matador gets drunk and tries to get the money. It is quite a party. |
