Market, Quito, Ecuador, October 4, 2017

The the first day of our trip to Ecuador with the Danish Botanical Society was devoted to exploring the capital. Our first stop was to a market near our hotel.

The nice lady helped our Danish guide with showing some of the delicious fruits produced in Ecuador

Our Ecuadorian guide Gustavo showing one of Ecuador’s main crops: Cacao.

Two local ladies in the process of something

Christianity is everywhere in Ecuador, here a small chapel at the market (in the background).

There were also live music.

In the corner of the market there were some stands with medical herbs.

Flowers are one of Ecuador's major export items, and we were told that Ecuador is the world's largest producer of roses.