The members of the team arrived safely in Quito and ventured out yesterday for a city tour of Quito.  The first (and generally favorite) stop on the tour was at the Mitad del Mundo museum, which means "middle of the world".  This museum is located on the equatorial line and the tour guides give us a review of some 8th grade science (which it seems we have all forgotten).  At an elevation greater than 9,000' we are already getting our breathing in check and today are looking forward to a warm-up hike on Rucu Pichincha!

RMI Guide Dustin Wittmier