Quito Days - Timmy and the Toros

December 6th was Quito's Independence Day. Traditionally the city has almost 2 weeks of celebrations leading up to the 6th, including a Miss Quito pageant, tons of local festivals, and open air trucks that drive revelers around town. One main tradition is a week-long series of bullfights, featuring matadors from Spain and around the world.

Santiago, Timothy and I decided we would take in this cultural event. It was both amazingly artistic and chillingly brutal. We could easily understand why this is both loved in many countries and outlawed in others. Timothy was moved - to crying, sitting, and napping. Here are some photos from the event.


We finished the Quito Days celebrations at a dinner at a Spanish restaurant with some friends.