Art and flowers

I had my Spanish lesson in the Park today. The botanical garden showcased the native plants of Ecuador. I recognized a few like the Canna lilies and the Easter lilies. I was especially interested in a beautiful tree of trumpet flowers. After three years of tender care my trumpet plant finally had one flower and then died. Ecuador has deserts, mountains, swamps, and seashores so the variety was tremendous.

Plants from the mountains

Botanical garden--Desert

Daniela gave me a ride to the Chapel of Man which was the conception of one of Ecuador's most famous artist Oswaldo Guayasamin. It's built in a beautiful spot overlooking Quito and contains giant contemporary paintings depicting the suffering of the indigeneous people. It reminded me of Picasso's Guernica. The contemporary building and paintings were very powerful.

Painting by Guayasamin

Guayasamin sculpture

Chapel of Man (Capilla de Hombre)

View near chapel

View from chapel