Mirador de Guápulo and ice cream! by Rachel

 On our free day after getting back from the Amazon, my host family took me to a mirador that looks out over the Cumbayá Valley. It’s called El Mirador de Guápulo, and has a beautiful view, with valleys and mountains and other parts of Quito visible. After that, we went to República del Cacao, a cafe with chocolate and ice cream. I got chocolate ice cream, which was very good! Super chocolate-y.

Overall, this whole trip has been amazing, and I’m so glad to have come, and super grateful to everyone who made it possible!

-Rachel

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