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This trip to Ecuador started in Schiphol airport (near Amsterdam - Holland) We had two stops, first one was in Bonaire (Dutch Caribbean) and the second was in Guayaquil (Ecuador). And like that we arrived after a flight of 15 hours (stops included) in Quito. The flight back home (Quito - Schiphol) had only one stop (in Bonaire), and traveltime was 12 hours. As always, the service on board was very good. Leave a Comment Theme: AirplaneWebsite: www.klm.com
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Quito is a long and thin city, with congested streets. Mass transportation is provided by the Trole (trolley). What sets the Trole apart from buses I've been on elsewhere is that you pay the fare at the bus stops, which are elevated. The Trole cars stop at very precise spots to align with the platforms. If you are let go between stations (as happens when traffic comes to a dead stop), it's quite a jump to get off. Cars are frequent, and the one size fits all fare is economical. Leave a Comment Theme: BusWebsite: http://www.trolebus.gov.ec/
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Buses in Ecuador are as handy, frequent, and affordable as they are in Guatemala. Most buses are big touring buses, plush but shabby, with curtains and valances across the windows. Often, a DVD will be playing on two monitors - one up front and one in the back. Or music will play, but not too loud. Before the first departure, a salesman often tries to sell cheap jewelry, with much success I noticed. During long trips, there will be very quick snack and bathroom stops. There is always a conductor who yells the final destination while hanging out the door "Quito Quito Quito!" Most adorably, when an Ecuadorian woman climbs on a bus, she always does so with a beaming but slightly embarrassed smile, like an out of breath debutante who's late at her own party. Buses depart Quito at a medium-size terminal, except buses to Machachi (considered a local run) which leave from across the road. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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