Let me first start out by saying that even though I’ve been to many places, this was my first time traveling alone. I think it’s important to mention this because even though I traveled alone, I never felt like I was by myself on this trip. From the moment I arrived in Quito, I was picked up at the airport by my private tour guide and taken to my boutique hotel, La Casona Da La Ronda. I spent the first two days exploring the historic town of Quito with my private guide. Quito is such a beautiful town full of sights, sounds, and amazing foods. I could hear the passion from my tour guide, as she mentioned fact after fact about every step we took in Quito.