Back to School

Next week back to school. This year I will continue studing at TAFE. I will study Certificate III in Business Administration. I am very excited to return to school.

This year I will improve my skills in computing.

The Feng Shui is used to relieve stress

Feng Shui is an art that has been practiced in the orient for thousands of years.
Feng Shui is used to balance and harmonize your surroundings, while also bringing peace, health and good fortune Feng Shui means "wind and water" in Chinese. In the Chinese culture, wind and water are symbols of health and good fortune. It's based on the belief that the world around us is filled with energy (chi).

The Chi of the world around you could actually make your kingdom flourish or fall. Boosting your Chi and living in harmony with the world's energy around you alleviates stress and brings peace to you, your home and the people in it.

Here are a few tips you can use right now to start relieving stress and experiencing a more well balanced life with Feng Shui:

1. Decorate with nature. Decorate the surroundings inside your home with aspects of nature to bring yourself peace and relaxation. Feng Shui uses things like running water, fresh flowers and plants to relieve stress and create a soothing environment. Only use fresh flowers and keep them healthy. Wilted flowers and plants represent tension.
2. Adjust your lighting. An important part of Feng Shui is the way your room is lit. For an optimum feeling of peace and comfort, as well as a romantic mood, all rooms in your home should be very well lit.
3. Use colors to create different moods. In Feng Shui, colors represent different emotions. Use the power of color to create a flow of positive emotions within yourself. Choose the colors of your room carefully according to the principles of Feng Shui to create the mood of your choice in your home. * Purple represents spiritual awareness. * Blue is used to create a soothing, relaxing atmosphere. * Red enhances energy.
4. Use scents to relax. Aromatherapy is often practiced alongside Feng Shui and complements it nicely. Though the use of aromatherapy, you can easily enhance your mood or pull yourself out of a bad one. *Choosing the right aroma for the right room is important. Certain scents promote peace and tranquility, while others incease energy and felp you to get pepped up for the tasks you face. Using the proper aroma will remove the negative energy from your presence.
5. Arrange your furniture and fixtures to support your success. The arrangement of your furniture and the things around you is a large part of Fenh Shui. Even the things you have hanging on your walls can make a big difference in your productivity, relaxation and feelings of security.

Feng Shui

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My Studies

On this week I finished the semester and got Certificate II in Business Administration.

I'm happy because it is a great achievement that I did with my limiting in the English. I did it!!

My future plan is continue study the next semester Certificate III in Business Administration and continue my other course in English to improve my writing and reading because the last semester I helped a lot in improve my skills in writing and reading.

Pictures of Salvador Dali

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Completion of my course in Business Administration

I am happy because my course in Business Administration is ending. Only takes 5 weeks to culmite.

For me this course was a lot of experience because I have so many limitations in the language. There were occasions that I could not understand anything but I keep going through this expecience.

Vegetarianism

Definition

A vegetarian diet is a meal plan that contains little or no animal products.
Types of vegetarian diets include:
Vegan: Diet consists of only foods of plant origin.
Lacto-vegetarian: Diet consists of plant foods plus some or all dairy products.
Lacto-ovovegetarian: Diet consists of plant foods, dairy products, and eggs.
Semi- or partial vegetarian: Diet consists of plant foods and may include chicken or fish, dairy products, and eggs. It does not include red meat.

Alternative Names
Lacto-ovovegetarian; Semi-vegetarian; Partial vegetarian; Vegan; Lacto-vegetarian

Function

A person may choose to follow a vegetarian diet for a variety of reasons, including religious, moral or political beliefs, economics, or the desire to eat more healthy foods.
The American Dietetic Association states that a well-planned vegetarian diet can deliver good nutrition. Dietary recommendations vary with the type of vegetarian diet. For children and adolescents these diets require special planning, because it may be difficult to obtain all the nutrients required for growth and development.
Nutrients that may be lacking in a vegetarian's diet include:
Vitamin B12
Vitamin D
Riboflavin
Zinc
Iron
Protein

Protein is necessary for good health. There are two types of protein: complete and incomplete. Complete proteins contain adequate amounts of the essential substances (amino acids) needed for health. They are found in meats, milk, fish, soy, and eggs. Incomplete proteins contain all of the essential amino acids, but not enough of them.
You do not have to eat animal products to get complete proteins in your diet. You can mix two incomplete proteins or an incomplete protein with a complete protein to get the proper amount. Some combinations are milk and cereal, peanut butter and bread, beans and rice, beans and corn tortillas, and macaroni and cheese.

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HOROSCOPES

oroscope

When we talk about Zodiac the first thing that comes out in our mind is our own Zodiac sign.

The horoscope is a graphical representation of the planetary positions at a special moment which is the birth of a person.

In the horoscope represent the position of the planets.

ARIES (March 21- April 20)
Aries fire sign.
Enthusiastic, dynamic and aggressive in love.
Aries act with determination. Do not be influenced by negative people.
Love
If you're wondering whar to do with your love life, the good news that brings you the 2010 is that it is a cycle where your love life stabilizes, strengthens your relationship.
Health
Remenber that the mind and the body work in a uniform.
Work
This year will be characterized by the change of activities.
Money and Fortune
Fortunitely this is a year marked by the tone of presperity.
Lucky numbers:
5 and 12.
Lucky colour:
Intense red
Lucky Weekday:
Tuesday

TAURUS (April 21- May 21)
Earth sign.
You are patient, reliable, kind-hearted and loving, persistent and determined in your affairs, peaceful, loving, sensual securiy.
Taurus do not look back! Life goes on now, not before or after
Love
If you ate alone or lonely, you will not feel sad or friendly but lacking free to develop your talents and your personality, share your time with friends without feeling tied to a particular person.
Health
The aspect that you should care more for this year is the tendency to weight gain.
Work
This will be a period in which all jobs that are associated with home, family, computer from home and business on their own are very well sponsored.
Money and Fortune
Resources have in your hands to move forward your finances in a surprising way.
Lucky numbers:
8 and 22
Lucky Colour:
Green
Lucky Weekday:
Friday

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21)
Air sign.
In your strengths are intelligent, alert, versatile and curious, quick-witted, adaptable, witty, eloquent, youthful and fresh.
A promise unfulfilled. Do not take too seriously a lack.
Love
Love and romance will be a constant over 2010, but watch out! If you stand with a dull and boring person would have to lose interest quickly because your sign needs variety, intellectual challenge, intelligent conversations. It's your time to make decisions that will radically change your love life.
Health
In general, the prospects are very favourable within the area of health so do not worry.
Work
This is a fairly stable cycle in your working life and overcome the fears of the past.
Money and Fortune
It is important to make sure to separate money in a savings account this year because you must make extra efforts to get what you want and make it so that you leave things go according to planned leave nothing to the last minute!
Lucky numbers::
2 and 12
Lucky Colour::
Yellow
Lucky Weekday::
Wednesday

CANCER (June 22 - July 22)
Sign Water.
In your positive side you are loving and maternal, highly intuitive and imaginativa, with many insights, protector of the family.
Love
Love wil be a reality in your life and you looked away, distant or unlikely, now materializes and becomes a hard fact that will accompany you every day for the past twelve months you havr before you.
Health
During this period you will be very strong in the area of health so do nor worry.
Work
Good prospects exist for you during this period in your work area is well sponsored. Fears of unemployment and job losses will be in the past, you're in a very positive.
Money and Fortune
A year of saving and income, even when you're had financial difficulties in recent months. It clarifies confusing situations were fortunate in 2010, are very promising in your financial life.
Lucky numbers
12, 13, 31 and 37.
Lucky colours
White or gray pearl
Weekday lucky:
Monday


LEO (July 23 - August 23)

Fire sign.
In your positive side you are very generous and noble heart, magnanimous, creative, enthusiastic, broad minded, expansive, faithful and loving.
Love
This is the period of the definitions for Leo and sentimental ending the uncertainty and hesitation. Many will be seriously committed, others will put an end to situations that were alien and did not represent anything concrete in his love life. Health
Blood pressure and associated problems with blood circulation require extra attention during this cycle astral because now, more than in other years, increase your emotional and this may cause too much stress and nervous tension.
Work
A good year in labour since you will be performing a job you like and that is the most important. Remember that if things go well, it is necessary enthusiasm from the outset, there is the secret of success, and you already have learned.
Money and Fortune
The peculiarity of your Fire sign your side to attract money and fortune will be made evident during this year that gradually you will see how your income will grow
steadily and positively manage to balance your economic balance.
Lucky numbers:
5 and 14.
Lucky Colour:
Gold.
Lucky Weekday:
Saturday.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23)
Earth sign.
In your positive side you are modest and very thorough, hard-working, organized, practical, diligent, very reliable, analytical, intelligent.
Love
This is the time of stable arrangements, the relationships are really worth, good friends who stay and false friendships collapsing house of cards as the first blizzard. Love is now consolidated, completed the cycle of instability and when finished the transit of Saturn will be a new person.
Health
In 2010 hygienist sharpens awareness of your sign and that is formidable because it helps to differentiate what you need for what you do not agree and do everything that you know will result in a positive manner for the benefit of your health. A reminder: When Mercury retrograde is very careful with home accidents. Work
The prevailing planetary fumes in your sign Virgo during the current year catapult you to new dimensions work. Challenges will strong positions that may initially frighten, but you can effectively solve because they're going to go with resolve and determination.
Money and Fortune
There will be situations that can not be resolved at this Stage as astral accounts with an extra dose of initiative and creativity that help grow your money even in the midst of the most complex circumstances. Will solve the problems that you were restless and come out well of those economic troubles.
Lucky numbers:
6, 19, 20 and 35
Lucky Colour:
Green and brown
Lucky Weekday :
Wednesday
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23)
Air sign.
In your positive side you are diplomatic and dignified, elegant, educated, romantic and charming, easy going, sociable, idealistic.
Love
Relations are consolidated, others end. It's time for romantic settings in which a tangible depth on issues sensitive love. No appearances and superficialities that are worth, you know exactly what you want and you will get it. Traditional end when indecision deliver us from the truth.
Health
Due to the influence of Saturn in your sign you may experience some health problems that need addressing as they arise to avoid complications. Your inner being conveniently let you know what I should do and how.
Work
There are two important trends within your working life that will be placed in relevant positions within your job, if you work, or in other cases help you get what you really want. You're not accepting anything, to get away and you need good results.
Money and Fortune
Although there will be a year of spectacular gains, losses will not which is great news. Fluctuations that arise in your economy will not directly affect your pocket and you can overcome an unambiguous and accurate, to the great skill and precision. Lucky numbers:
8, 11, 23 and 32
Lucky Colour:
Pink, green.
Lucky Weekday:
Friday


SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22)
Water sign.
In your positive side you are determined and strong, with a strong desire to do things, highly intuitive, passionate.
Love
You're probably rolling their eyes at the wrong person or you're considering ending a relationship that does not work. Anything is possible. In the case of the scorpions who feel good with your loved one, then there is no reason to worry that things will go better than before!
Health
Take care of your kidneys and the excretory trying to drink pure water instead of caffeinated sodas that contain artificial substances that harm you. The more healthy is your lifestyle, you'll be healthier and more away from hospitals and clinics. Work
Breathed easier this year because many seemingly intractable problems that you are in the process of solution, especially those that were related to your working life, especially if you had problems with unemployment or did not know exactly what would you do with your work.
Money and Fortune
You'll be spending your time with new tasks that will give you the money you need to take forward the business you have in mind. This 2010 is presented very well
economically hosted for you so do not dismiss any opportunity that arises and Catch it when it appears.
Lucky numbers:
7, and 14
Lucky Colour:
Intense red, brown
Lucky Weekday:
Tuesday

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21)
Fire sign.
In your positive side you are optimistic, freedom-loving, spontaneous, cheerful, in good humour, athletic, honest, sincere and direct.
Love
The root is given by the transit of your ruler that makes you very empathetic. You'll be amazed of how you understand your partner's needs and those who approach you. In 2010 it is time for forgiveness and return approach in their hands the reins of your destiny love in a particular way and resolved.
Health
Very good prospects, but remember to be the one to facilitate the recovery and everything that has to do with your health does not neglect your diet, or your and exercises everything you do so well that always gives you.
Work
The 2010 promises to be very auspicious and positive for Sagittarians, especially for those who are self-employed, those who are vendors, travel agents or have to move from one place to another to perform their job functions.
Money and Fortune
The cosmic influences attract prosperity to you so you know, following all these intuitions, dreams, hunches and premonitions that put you in the way of money and you can help your business move forward more quickly behind that thought.
Lucky numbers :
2, and 11
Lucky Colour:
Deep purple, Prussian blue tones or dark
Lucky Weekday:
Thursday


CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20)
Earth sign.
In your positive side you are practical and prudent, reliable, disciplined, with many aspirations, patient, careful.
Love
Finally you feel stable and easy knowing that your love life is on the way to completion and that the problems seen in the past and need not be present in your current reality. It is a time of important decisions that entail taking a new direction in life that promises much for you.
Health
Very good in health policy, particularly when Jupiter enters Aries, the middle of the year, combining its energy with your ruler, both direct. A wonderful period for the recovery of those who have been admitted to a hospital or have had a complicated treatment.
Work
The 2010 comes with excellent opportunities within the working level particularly in the case of the Capricorns who have been jumping from one job to another and those who have finally gained a foothold in an occupation that pleases them. The job prospects are very good.
Money and Fortune
It is necessary that from the beginning of the year will draw a savings plan that allows you to put your finances in order, stabilize your finances and start the year with balances less possible within your credit cards and bank loans. You'll get there.
Lucky numbers:
2 and 22 Colour: Dark green, black, brown
Lucky Weekday :
Saturday
AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19)
Air signs.
In your positive side you are unpredictable and spontaneous, original, creative and humane, projected into the future and full of innovative ideas.
Love
Great for established couples, married couples and those who are united and love freely. This cycle will show that when there is respect, affection and love everything can be solved. Past tests indicate the way forward and the tone to be followed for the 2010 becomes an unforgettable year for both.
Health
The prevailing during these months so is strengthening your health and daily routines and not to relax when doing some exercise or follow a plan you've imposed. Your perseverance will be key to ensuring the success you get as you propose to do. Work
There is good news for you, Aquarius, for the astral movement that is impacting your sign Aquarius indicates that periods of lack of employment, if any, will be brief, transient and ephemeral. Do not worry about whatever happens, everything will have solution and your mood you attract good fortune.
Money and Fortune
If you're looking for extra income you will get it in unexpected ways, including the chance because they coincide with the eclipses of planetary motions direct in your sign your sixth sense is on the rise and discover numbers and coincidences that will take you directly to money.
Lucky numbers:
5 and 21 .
Lucky Colour:
Turquoise.
Lucky Weekday:
Tuesday.


PISCES (February 20 - March 20)
Sign of Water.
Your sign gives you a lot of imagination and sensitivity, compassion and kindness, intuition and a great capacity for personal sacrifice.
Love
You'll see that you made many dreams seem impossible, and this year will be around: formalization of relationships, marriages and free unions between two people who love each other, which is really important when looking couple. Your sensitivity will be very wise and know attached to your intuition to discover the true face of love beneath the appearances.
Health
The tone is surrounding you during these months is energetic and will help counter problems you may have had in the recent past associated with your gastrointestinal tract or food-related disorders in general.
Work
Very promising is your astral landscape in this 2010 especially for Pisceans who expect legal solutions related to work and that the influence of Saturn to Jupiter together creates a framework for the realization of those hopes and dreams you thought were not going to see crystallized.
Money and Fortune
The touch of luck is basically because when Jupiter transits your direct sign, whose months, your intuition will be very clear and should not stop hearing it because it will take you to the right places and will include economic development are needed. Check your daily horoscope and monthly so you know exactly what those dates.
Lucky numbers:
6 and 10 .
Lucky Colour:
greenish blue.
Lucky Weekday:
Friday.

MARTIAL ARTS

When I was little I liked the martial arts. I always liked to watch martial arts movies. when watching movies I said to myself as I wish to learn this discipline and that day came and I lived this adventure.
When I was young I had the opportunity to practice Kung Fu. I really liked and enjoyed when I practice but I married and had to leave my practice because I had to come to Australia.

My favorites actors of martial arts are: Jakie Chan, Bruce Lee and Steven Segal.

Jakie Chan

Chan Kong Sang (April 7, 1954), better know as Jackie Chan, Sing Lung in Cantonese and is a martial artist, singer, actor, acrobat, director, screenwrite and film produce in China.

It is one the most recognized worlwide in the martial art film, best known for his charisma, his acrobatic fighting style, improvised use of any object within reach as a weapon and his scenes of high risk. In his career as an actor has starred in more than one hundred films.
Jakie Chan is the father of the martial arts comedy films. Jakie, an idol in China and some from abroad.

His parents were very poor, so they had to borrow money from friends to pay the bill orange hospital after the birth of their son. They worked in the french Embassy, his father as a cook and his mother as a housekeeper. Since childhood, he was taught Kung fu, as they felr thar learning martial arts help to strengthen the character of Jakie Chan.

When Jackie Chan was seven, Charles his father, he worked as a chef in the United States Embassy in Australia, estimated that Jackie Chan would be better for staying in Hong Kong and learn a profession and enrelled him in the Peking Opera where he lived for the next 10 years of his life. He ruled with an iron discipline that had no beginning or end, was instructed in the arts of dance, acting, music and Kung Fu, where he was able to hold up to 19 hours of exercise in this rigorous discipline and because it is as can enjoy their stunts in many films.

His first roles were twice as other actors. In the late 70s, dared Chan also serve as writer, director and producer, which went on to have more control over the outcome of many of his films. The Chinese, led by himself in 1980, set the tone of his later films: an effective mix of comedy, action and martial arts. From Hong Kong, Jackie Chan was gradually conquering the European and Asian audiences with titles such as Pirates on the seas of China, The supercamorristas invincible weapons. But the American market will resist ... Until in 1996 broke the U.S. box office with Die Hard, an adventure he confronted a gang of thugs from the Bronx. The success was repeated two years later with the police film Rush Hour, and Chan went on to become the winningest Asian actor in Hollywood.

Jackie Chan is considered today as a martial arts master and his most fervent fans know him as the king of Kung Fu. It is a UNICEF ambassador, and also has his own charitable organization, helped by people from around the world, and of course their fans, I send food, clothing and money (Jackie Chan's own wardrobe that will give away Agencies travel) for every year when Christmas comes, give large amounts of donations and charity.

Bruce Lee


(San Francisco, November 27, 1940 - Hong Kong, July 20, 1973. Bruce Lee, whose real name was Lee Jun Fan (born November 27, 1940 in San Francisco, California and died on July 20, 1973 in Hong Kong) was a legendary and charismatic martial artist, actor and Chinese-American philosopher, perhaps the most famous of the twentieth century by the perfection he achieved in the development of Kung Fu and responsible for the opening of the Chinese martial arts to the West .Bruce Lee was a philosopher and thinker applied to his art, studying the thought of Taoists like Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu, he graduated in philosophy from the University of Washington where he was especially interested by the thought of Hegel, Marx, Krishnamurti and Spinoza among others which applied to your lifestyle. Formally started practicing Wing Chun Kung Fu as a teenager and then created his own method of fighting, Jeet Kune Do (jkd) or "the way of the intercepting fist" of which always proclaimed that it should not be taken as a simple "style "or" method "more among the many available. His films, interviews and especially his charisma and influence, infected and spread the growth of passion for the martial arts throughout the West, generating a wave of followers throughout the world. His image, to 37 years after his death still lingers in time and has remained in history as the great myth of the martial arts.

Steven Seagal


Early life and career
Born April 10, 1952, in Lansing, Michigan, United States, Jewish father and a mother of Cherokee and Irish Catholic descent in his youth moved to Fullerton, California and began studying martial arts by the famous master Fumio Demura karate. By his late teens, Seagal is part of Karate Demonstration Team of Demura and demonstrates daily outside the Japanese Deer Park, an amusement park in Southern California. When I was seventeen, Seagal moved to Japan to continue his study of martial arts in the late '60s, where she taught English to pay for their studies in aikido, kendo and judo.

Hollywood career
In 1987, Seagal began work on his first film, Above the Law (aka Nico), with director Andrew Davis. The talent agent Michael Ovitz, Seagal was impressed after being his student and introduced him to Andrew Davis, who noted that Seagal had the powers to become a movie star. Following its success, Seagal made three more films: Hard To Kill, Marked for Death and Out for Justice, which were box office successes, making it an action movie star.

Religion & Activism
He is an active promoter of Zen Buddhism and devoted many hours to the culture of this Eastern practice.Additionally, there has been a defender of ethnic minorities and the environment and has hinted these positions in their films. It also collects samurai swords.

Music career
Steven Seagal in a photo of 2006.Es guitarist Steven Seagal Blues Band and the Thunderbox. Seagal began playing guitar at age 12. He released his first album, Songs From The Crystal Cave, in 2004. In 2006 he released another album, Mojo Priest. In his film Fire Down Below 1997, Seagal appears in a scene playing guitar accompanying a local group of country.


Life Style Seagal
was married three times. His first marriage (from 1975-1986) was by Miyako Fujitani, relationship of the two children were born: Kentaro Seagal and Ayako Fujitani. Later he married Adrienne La Russa, who broke the marriage after one year (1989). Later he married the actress Kelly LeBrock, known for his film "The lady in red", the marriage lasted from 1987-1996 and as a result of her three children were born: Annaliza, Dominick, and Arissa.

WELCOME TO LOVING COUNTRY ECUADOR

cuador welcomes you

The official name is Republic of Ecuador.
Ecuador is the smallest country in South America but people here are very loving and friendly.

Ecuador has a population of over 15 millon inhabitants.
Composition of population groups:
Indian: 6.83 percent
Black (Afro-American): 2.23 percent
Mestizo: 77.42 percent
Mulato: 2.74 percent
White: 10.46 percent

Ecuador is in the northwest part of South America, bordered to the north by Colombia, east and south by Peru and west by the Pacific Ocean.



Ecuador is a multiecthnic country with a rich cultural, natural and archaeological sites, located in the equator at latitude zero. It owes its name to the imaginary line of Ecuador, which crosses the country and divides the earth into two hemispheres.

uito is the Capital city of Ecuador.

Quito is not the capital of Ecuador, but also is the Capital of Orchids in the world with at least 450 species.

Quito is surrounded by mountains and volcanoes that several are still active.

Places to visit in our town

This is very popular city for visitors and tourists both internal and external.

There are sereval places of interest in Ecuador like the Galapagos Islands, Mitad del Mundo, the beachs of the coast, arquitectural churches, National Parks, museums etc.

Galapagos Island

The Galapagos Islands (including the Galapagos Islands and officially Colon Archipelago) is a Pacific Ocean archipelago located 972 km off the coast of Ecuador. It is composed of 13 large volcanic islands, 6 smaller islands and 107 rocks and islets, which are distributed around the earth line of Ecuador. Politically, the islands are a province of Ecuador, whose capital is Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, official terminology it is also called Isular Region of Ecuador.

The Galapagos archipelago is one of the world's most fascinating places for snorkeling and deep. Has been declared one of the seven underwater wonders of the world.

Mitad del Mundo

The Mitad del Mundo(Middle of the World) is 100% touristy and cheesy as well...but you came to Ecuador, so now you're obligated to see the actual 0 degree latitude line....or at least they say it is. Here we have a line painted on the ground where tourists stand on both sides and have their photos taken. There is also a monument, lots of shops, restaurants and the like...a regular theme park here.

In the monument is the Mitad del Mundo Ethnographic Museum, a museum on Indian ethnography of Ecuador.

Architectural Churches

Quito, Ecuador's capital, is located on a horizontal strip of land extending from north to south. This is a beautiful location between mountains, which were combined with the warmth of her people, and its attractions, churches, streets, parks and monuments. Historic Quito is the oldest and best maintained in the colonial sector of South America. Quito is flourished in the old city and is known for his unique style baroque. This style is reflected in the rich and profuse decoration of the interiors of many churches in the Old City. These European influences were combined with the inspiration of indigenous art to create a unique style Quiteño. "For your artwork, Quito has been called" Luz de America" (Light of America.)

The Aerial Tram

After a relaxed 10 minute ride up the mountain we reach an altitude of 4,050 meters, quite close to the summit of Pichincha volcano and the best location to see part of the Avenue of Volcanoes. We sit and enjoy the spectacular view of the city, its surrounding snow covered volcanoes: Cotopaxi, Antisana and Cayambe (over 5,750 meters); other volcanoes and mountains under 5,500 meters, as well as the fertile valleys with its agricultural fields between two Andean ranges. An impressive view complemented with restaurants, cafeterias, handcraft stores, and entertainment for everyone.

Museums

Museo del Banco Central del Ecuador

Ecuador. This 'sungod mask' is its most famous piece of the La Tolita culture of the Pacific coast which lasted from ca 600 BC to 400 AD. It is now the emblem of the Banco Central.

The culture of Ecuador has been perfectly preserved through centuries in various museums in the country. Most museums are located in the Historic Center of Quito, but others of great importance is equally distributed in major cities. The ruins of ancient temples of worship, have also been revamped to offer tourists a direct experience of the past.

This museum exhibits the work and the art collections of Oswaldo Guayasamin, one of the most famous artists of Ecuador.

Transport

In Ecuador you can transport by bus, by trolley and by road.

Lodging In Ecuador

In Ecuador you can at stay at hotels, motels, hostels. furnished apartments, corrages in major cities of the country such as Quito, Guayaquil y Cuenca.

Lodging in Quito

Hosteria San Jose
The Hoster a - Resort San José in the metropolitan district of Quito lies 30 few minutes from the commercial center of Quito and at 2,450 meters from sea level. The main building of the Hoster a is the result of a painstaking restoration project to recover the house of one of the Haciendas of great tradition in the Ecuadorian Andes. Our visitors will be able to enjoy its splendour, comfort and roomy parks and groundss which will allow them to get in contact with some of the history and natural world of the Ecuadorian Andes. There are 27 rooms and 4 suites, all which are elegant and relaxing, come with a view to our roomy groundss. A health club inclusively equipped with a gymnasium with robic exercise machines, free weights, swirl pool, sauna and steam bath is offered. We have 70 acres for hilking and walking and horseback riding among eucalyptus and fruit trees.

Hotel JW Marriott Quito

The JW Marriott Hotel Quito is located in city centre along the famous Avenida Amazonas within walking distance of the new and exclusive business and shopping district.Location:in the city centre - Av. Orellana 1172 y Av. Amazonas5 miles from the Airport QuitoRooms:257 rooms, 11 floorsall guest rooms and Suites have breathtaking views of either Pichincha volcano or the City of QuitoServices: Restaurant, Lobby Bar, Shopping Area, World-class Spa, Fitness Centre, Outdoor Pool, Jacuzzi, Massage. Sauna, High-speed Internet, Business Centre with Meeting Room and Ball Room, Best-in-class catering services, Parking

Lodging in Guayaquil
Hotel Oro Verde of Guayaquil
Hotel Oro Verde is the place where guests experience a winning combination of Swiss expertise and warm Ecuadorian hospitality. Located in the most modern commercial and banking area of Guayaquil, the largest and most dynamic city in Ecuador, this fine hotel provides excellent service in a friendly atmosphere and offers all the comfort of an international hotel of high standards.We offer 230 luxury rooms, three restaurants, bar, delicatessen, room service, a luxurious Club Floor, swimming pool, fitness and business center, casino and shops. Oro Verde Guayaquil is equipped with excellent event, convention and banquet facilities to cover social meetings up to 1.200 people. Oro Verde Hotel provides its guests and customers with a modern and private parking building with 24-hour security.Each of the newly refurbished rooms and suites features remote control international cable TV, direct-dial telephone, data jacks for PC and fax, minibar and hairdryer. Many suites contain a full kitchen
Rooms/212 Single
Location: Within City
Address: 9 de Octubre y Garcia Moreno
Telephone: (593 4) 232 7999
City: Guayaquil

Hotel Hilton Colón Guayaquil

Elegance, comfort, security and personalized service are just some of the characteristics that make Hilton Colón Guayaquil, a real five-star city resort hotel. The splendid building is located only five minutes away from José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport and dominates the city's new booming commercial and financial zone in Ecuador. The hotel is surrounded by the main shopping centers and offers easy access to the downtown district area. All members and guests will be booked on the Club Floor.

294 Rooms/ 404 Spaces
Location: Within City
Address: Av. Francisco de Orellana Mz. 111
Telephone: (593 4) 268 900

Hotel Crespo

Cuenca oldest develops its activities in a building dating from the late 1800s, it has had some assistance, maintaining the colonial architecture, located on one side in the most important City, "El Barranco" Tomebamba banks of the River and on the other, Calle Larga, which has the largest concentration of museums and nightlife of the city. SERVICES / FACILITIESThe Hotel has 39 rooms, restaurant, La Casona, bar The Pot Still, two rooms for events and conventions, laundry service, room service, business center, private parking and unlimited Internet in public areas and rooms. ROOM INFORMATIONWe have 39 rooms including single, double, twin and family all the comforts provided to satisfy the needs of the modern tourist, one of the most important features of the rooms in the hotel is that they are all different, some of them have a beautiful Barranco del Rio view Tomebamba, others completely remodeled the steps leading down to it and some with views of Long Street.
Address: Calle Larga 793, Cuenca Ecuador
Telephone: (07) 2842571.


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