We were blessed to be able to go to Otavalo, a town known for its amazing artisan market, not simply as tourist, but rather as students and as friends of a friend. The husband of the director of our school in Quito is the godfather of some of the children in one of the Otavalen families. We were thus able to go visit their home. They showed us how they weaved, explained to us their marriage ceremonies, and dressed up two of our students in their clothes. After that, we were able to go to the market. It is much harder to barder after knowing a family that lives off the money made in the market.
Ecuador 2006: Otavalo
We were blessed to be able to go to Otavalo, a town known for its amazing artisan market, not simply as tourist, but rather as students and as friends of a friend. The husband of the director of our school in Quito is the godfather of some of the children in one of the Otavalen families. We were thus able to go visit their home. They showed us how they weaved, explained to us their marriage ceremonies, and dressed up two of our students in their clothes. After that, we were able to go to the market. It is much harder to barder after knowing a family that lives off the money made in the market.
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