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DAY ELEVEN ~ Guayaquil and a tour of the city (continued)

Our city tour guide stands beside Pete before we continue on down the river's edge and into an old part of the city.

A gun embankment which at one time protected the city against invaders from the sea, is just a nice museum now.

The river is very wide, and it is easy to see why this city was so important to Ecuador's commerce and trade.

Walking down this narrow stone paved street, the first thing that catches your eye are the colors.

And on closer inspection, the architecture comes alive, and vividly congers up a romantic history.

In the present time it has become an artist's colony, with many beautiful pieces on display.

The galleries are a sea of beauty and art, tantalizing one's imagination and begging you to open your wallet.

And yes, I could not pass up this beautiful hibiscus just screaming to be photographed.

Our guide walks on ahead, and receives an inquisitive look from a local resident.

A group of young art students sketch scenes of the river, under the watchful and instructive eye of their teacher.

A few examples of the unique architecture in this part of the city.

On the same block as our hotel was this unique corner building, and next to it was the United States Embassy.

This seems like a fitting place to end this adventure into a foreign country.

The city tour has ended, and we retire to our hotel lounge for a refreshing chop and some snacks . . .

. . . and a most welcome moment of relaxation. We had been walking for hours, and my dogs were barking.

This concludes our Galapagos adventure, and it is my hope that you have enjoyed the photographs, and my banter. Tomorrow we are off to California. The Tax Man summons, and we must go. LOL We will visit family and friends, and then vacation for two weeks in Cabo San Lucas. Until next time, have a wonderful life.