*Prices are rarely listed anywhere--food markets, bus stations...you really never know the cost of anything until they tell you...and theres a good chance they are ripping you off.
*Lots of Israelis travel to S. America after mandatory service in the Israeli army...many signs are in Hebrew in different towns in Ecuador
*The word from travelers is that Quito is the most dangerous city in South America
*Beers are about $1 and a normal full meal $2-$4
*Schedules of buses, etc are impossible to find. To get a bus, you show up at the bus station and listen for what is being called out, and go for it!
*It appears someone has stolen all the toilet seats in Ecuador...
*Toilet paper is seriously lacking, and there is also barely ever any soap in the bathrooms.
*People are always yelling and running around here, which can make a gal nervous.
*Popular snacks: empanadas, banana chips, choclito (corn with melted cheese)
*Ecuador has both U.S. bills and coins along with Ecuadorian coins
*Preachers show up on buses and just preach away for hours
*People also are always coming on the buses selling snacks yelling out "Manzanas, sodas, aguas..." over and over again!
*Children sell snacks on the bus as well, along with marketing hostels in some towns, and they can be quite pushy!!
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