The Essence of the Otavalo

The essence of Otavalo Among our modern times and modern standards, the people of Otavalo in Ecuador shine and shine on a global stage. Many factors have contributed to the prosperity of Otavalo and the increase in wealth, but it is still dependent on liquidity and changes in the identity structure of indigenous peoples. Looking back on the rise of indigenous textiles, music and cultural capital, Otavalo's opportunistic attitude continues to be the foundation of modern wealth and commerce.

Last weekend I got a wonderful opportunity to visit Otavalo with a wonderful second Ecuadorian family. Otavalo is the art market of Ecuador and it is one of the most popular markets. But the interesting thing is that Otavalo is not the most important thing that happened to me last week. On Monday, my phone was stolen as shown in the last part of my previous blog. I have been trying to find the best way to change my phone over the week. On Friday, I finally bought a used iPhone 4 from someone, and it has been used for a week. I am extremely irritated because I have to spend another $ 150. When two mobile phones were stolen and I lost a lot of money I was very depressed.

Clementsia lives in a small mountain village Peguche outside the northern town of Otavalo. The Otavalo Indians, which boasts the highest literacy rate in the country, are often seen as examples of progress and they have enjoyed a high standard of living while keeping their traditions. Otavalo's grocery and crafts market is the most famous food and craft market in Ecuador, I killed vegetable and spice shops in a row. Through it, their psychedelic plants ayahuasca stems are like shoulder of baseball bat. I can not see gringos, smile, I will point the iPhone to a woman selling meat. However, she cursed and threw a nut that had been peeled on my face.