Today we visited a rose plantation. Greenhouse after greenhouse of long stem roses of all colours. Ecuador is the third largest exporter of cut flowers. Ecuadoreans claim that their roses grow straighter because they are on the equator and the sun is always overhead. Others claim that this is a myth. Regardless the climate here does appear to be perfect for long stem roses. I would have been happy with the reject roses on the cutting room floor, but every bunch of flowers prepared for transport was absolutely perfect.
We are back in Quito. Headed off by local bus to buy some avocados and crackers for supper. Buses here are a bit of a wild ride. Vendors hop on and off the bus selling snacks and treats up and down the aisles from stop to stop. It was a lot of fun, but we eventually got off and walked the rest of the way because we could travel faster on foot than the bus. Tomorrow I will be writing from Peru. You are Always in My Prayers. Love Mom.
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owen S
5/16/2017 07:02:22 am
that is a lot of roses
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Diane
5/16/2017 07:31:37 pm
Way too many to count!
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Makenna 5/6B
5/16/2017 07:05:06 am
Do you know how many roses there are? Or is there to many to count?
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Diane
5/16/2017 07:32:14 pm
Way too many to count, but I don't think you can have too many roses.
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Mrs.B
5/16/2017 07:05:32 am
those roses are pretty Did you get any of them???
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Diane
5/16/2017 07:32:54 pm
Our guide gave us a giant long stemmed red rose for Mother's Day.
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