Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Parque Paraiso y Rymipampa



Today was a pretty easy day. We met a Facebook friend, Diana Spalding, and her son, Nico, at Parque Calderon. We were going to go to Supemaxi and pick out some groceries for lunch and then head over to Parque Paraiso so the kids could play. It turned out that they were too far away from each other and we convinced Diana and Nico to go to Rymipampa's for lunch instead. Erin and Adrianna were tagging along for the day so there were 9 of us. Luckily we got there at 11:30 because the place really filled up and there was a line outside. Mark and I have been wanting to eat there ever since we saw the restaurant on the Living in Cuenca CD. We were not disappointed. The atmosphere was very nice, and the food and service were excellent. Prices good too.

After lunch we took a bus to Parque Paraiso. This is the park where all of the expat families with children meet every Sat. It is a very large park with futbol fields, playground, lake with paddle boats, carriage and horses, and lots of pretty green space. I guess on weekends it is very crowded with lots and lots of families. Not just immediate families, but extended ones. The Ecuadorians are very family-oriented and Sundays are strictly for family.

Nico and Diana left us after the park and we grabbed a cab back to Parque Calderon. We went to an indoor artisan market and I got a bunch of souvenirs for the family. Erin got a purse and a blanket. Then we headed to the "hippie" market. Finn and Tali were so excited because they had their own money and purchased their own items.

Dinner at our regular place, Delicious Chicken, and ice cream at Tutto Freddo and now we are back home. It is raining and pretty chilly right now. We are hoping to go to Cajas tomorrow.

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