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Otavalo... ¡O, te vale!

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Walking through Parque Metropolitano Guangüiltagua The first quimester is over, as is the longest part of the school year. The first week of February was reserved for exams, and I was determined to accomplish a lot. After exam week, we had a one-week break and I was not going to do anything work-related. On my definite agenda for the break was a visit from my mom and her husband but several days remained unplanned. Before this break, I still had never been to Otavalo. Not for any particular reason, it just never happened. Actually, the first time I planned to go was last summer, after my return to Quito from my trip to Bolivia. I felt like death with a terrible cold that left me bed and bathroom ridden, and my plans had to be cancelled. However, for this break, I was determined to make the most of my week of freedom... but I never imagined I would go to Otavalo twice. A view of Pichincha from Parque Metropolitano Guangüiltagua Otavalo was nothing like I expected it to b...