Back to Quito

During the hike yesterday to the waterfall, there were little flies of some sort, biting us on the legs. Well, last night they got sooo itchy, all three of us were scratching like crazy. And it they continue to itch today.We got up around 8:00, had breakfast and walked to the bus depot and caught the next bus back to Quito. About a 2 hour bus ride, then took a taxi back to Hostal Marsella. The hostal is located between the old town and the new town, so it's a great location.We walked to the Old Town part of Quito. Very cool, small streets, not unlike you'd see in older towns in Europe.We saw La Basilica del Voto Nacional, the tallest church in Ecuador, done in a neo-gothic style. It was awesome.We had lunch at a restaurant in Plaza San Fransisco and saw lo9ts of old architecture on our tour.I hit a bank and too0k out $500 for the Galapagos trip. Back to hostal around 4:15.I used the internet, Kirsty and Lisa went to the SAE clubhouse to use the internet, but it ended up closing 5 minutes after they got there.At 6:30, we went back to the astronomical observatory, but the security guy told us it's only on Tuesdays-Fridays it's open to the public. Foiled again. Maybe when we get back from the Galapagos!We headed (via taxi) to La Marsical area for some dessert and coffee. It's the very touristy area of town, clubs and restaurants. Expensive!
What I learned today:
Leche
Bano (squiggly over the n)
Puedo salir?