Streets & people

As stated before this city is one of the most beautiful located we have ever come across, and volcanoes within spitting distance. As long as the closest, Pichincha, stays dormant for a while the beauty remains unspoiled.

The streets of Quito from above

City street down in the valley

It's a lot steeper than it looks

Life is not easy for everyone here. Although people living on the street are few and far between, there are definitely people trying to make ends meet in a hard way.
Beggars are non-existing in the street picture, but the things that are peddled at the downtown intersections can be almost anything from fruits, to electronic accessories, smokes and all kinds and sizes of artworks. Never pressure to buy though, when you say non gracias, they move on down the line of cars at the red light.




      

lottery tickets, etc.

Oranges, 1$ a bundle 





The last supper, 2' x 4', just what you were hoping for waiting for the green light

 



And then the people, the kids who seems to  be spoiled and pampered by parents and relative., always playing always having fun

 



    

 People relaxing on the numerous squares,  a bench  and  shade, or a shared umbrella, and watching life go by

This society is also very artsy, there are sculpturs and "street-art" everywhere, often with a local theme