Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Causerie Called “Cotacachi” – Part 6

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Medical and Dental services in Cotacachi are extremely reasonable. Once again the facilities may not be what we are accustomed to, but their equipment is ultra-modern and their expertize excellent. We are going to look at certain of the services that are available here in Cotacachi.

Causerie Called “Cotacachi” – Part 5

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By now you must be famished. You’ve walked about 6 blocks, so I am going to take you around to view a variety of food outlets. Just in case you overindulge, we have to backtrack to almost where we started out in  Calle10 de Agosto. We have arrived at the fruit and veg “mercado”.

Causerie Called “Cotacachi” – Part 4

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If ever you have seen industrious people, it is the Quichua people. Every moment that they have, you will see them working, weaving or whatever their hands find to do.Take note of the embroidery on this lady’s blouse. It is done mostly by hand, the most exquisite work. Young girls learn at an early age to follow the typical cultural trend –  to be productive, and as close to perfect as you can be in their handiwork.

Causerie Called “Cotacachi” – Part 3

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Wow! You took a long time to come back to me. Let us go and do some shopping in this town famous for leather and music.

Causerie Called “Cotacachi” – Part 2

 

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Ok, I’m back. “Welcome to Cotacachi”! – To a “Tour of the Town”

This part of Calle 10 de Agosto is quite rough, but soon you will see the more “modern” Cotacachi. Just watch your step! If you trip and fall, it is not the municipio’s fault, it’s yours, because you do not look where you are going. Also remember, pedestrians are less important than traffic. Dodge and dash wherever you can. We have three traffic lights in the town – a real “high light” for Cotacachi – we are so impressed with them that we even take pics of them!. What a bunch of spoiled brats you are!