The Doc got up early, exercised and went for a short walk. He had some breakfast and returned to his Room to read more about Ecuador and the Galapagos Island courtesy of the booklet in the room. So you all get a short lesson.

Guayaquil, the largest city in Ecuador is named after an indigenous chief (Guaya) and his wife (Quil) who died rather than surrender to the Spanish. Quito is the capital of the country and is the second largest city.

The clock tower posted yesterday is the known as the Moorish Clock Tower and is down on the waterfront. The waterfront development is called the Malecon Simon Bolivar. The other photos are part of the same large development.

As The Doc writes there is a big brass band outside giving a concert. It has been going for close to an hour. Very distinctive Spanish themes being played. The Doc cannot see the band but can hear then clearly, they maybe in the Park, under the trees. The Doc is off to enjoy the rest of the concert.

That evening The Doc left a message with Dave to have dinner. Dave had already meet up with some of the others who had arrived from Peru. So seven of us had dinner at el FORTIN, a restaurant at the Hotel at The Doc’s suggestion. The Doc had ordered room service from el FORTIN the night before and the quality was excellent. Everyone enjoyed the meal. We agreed to meet up for breakfast in the morning.

The Central Cathedral last night at sunset, from The Doc’s Hotel window.