Hola!
The name Ecuador is the Spanish word for the Equator. That is the invisible line that runs around the Earth at the middle, and divides it into north and south. The Equator runs right through Ecuador - about 15 miles from where we are staying in the city of Quito. One day we took a ride to go and see it. They have made a monument, and painted a yellow line on the ground to show where it is.
Nearby, there was a street performer entertaining children with a puppet. It was connected to him, so that his feet were the puppet's feet. He made it dance and sing. We stayed to watch and listen. I think that puppets are funny.
Football, basketball, and baseball are very popular in the USA, but soccer is played in more countries around the world than any of those.
Here is my last picture. We are walking in a garden of huge plants. It is a nice way to end a trip to the "middle of the world."
The name Ecuador is the Spanish word for the Equator. That is the invisible line that runs around the Earth at the middle, and divides it into north and south. The Equator runs right through Ecuador - about 15 miles from where we are staying in the city of Quito. One day we took a ride to go and see it. They have made a monument, and painted a yellow line on the ground to show where it is.
Have you ever been to Carowinds and seen the brick line in the pavement that shows the line between South Carolina and North Carolina! It reminded me of that!
There are other countries that sit on the Equator - look at a map or a globe of the world. Can you find some?
The area around the Equator is the very hottest part of the world. Because Quito is high in the Andes Mountains, it is not as hot as some other parts of Ecuador.
We stopped at a fruit stand to buy snacks. Do you see 2 fruits that you know? But what is the one in the middle?
Those are papayas - but a different type from the ones that you might buy in Rock Hill.
Walking around in Quito near our hotel, we saw some pretty street art painted on the walls of a building. When a painting is made right on a wall like this it is called a mural. Have you seen murals in the USA?
Nearby, there was a street performer entertaining children with a puppet. It was connected to him, so that his feet were the puppet's feet. He made it dance and sing. We stayed to watch and listen. I think that puppets are funny.
In a neighborhood park, we saw kids playing this country's favorite sport. Can you guess what it is? You might play it too.
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| They are playing soccer! |
Football, basketball, and baseball are very popular in the USA, but soccer is played in more countries around the world than any of those.
Here is my last picture. We are walking in a garden of huge plants. It is a nice way to end a trip to the "middle of the world."
I am coming home tomorrow, and I'll see you soon back at school.
Hasta luego!
Your friend,
Flat Stanley
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