Troy and I arrived in Quito at roughly midnight and took a taxi into the city. Our landlord met us at a hotel and brought us to our apartment which is in the Zona Colonial. The apartment has all of the amenities of home, but most importantly a bank of windows and a private patio give us a view of Quito. Tonight it sparkles with lights. The Basilica fills one window and the Cathedral another. The area is very quiet. Narrow streets do not encourage traffic and of course shops and restaurants are closed. Our next big adventure will be to find the supermarket and bakery. Man does not live on vistas alone. We have been warned to take it easy and stay hydrated. High altitude is not your friend. And so to bed.