We stopped at the "Middle of the World" monument before arriving at the hotel. A few years ago, researches checked the accuracy of the sight according to modern G.P.S. and found that the original calculations were surprisingly close. However they were still off by a few hundred feet, so now you will find two places to visit, the one with the common tourist center, and then the smaller, more historical (and correct) place. The latter is where we visited.
Because they know exactly where the equator lies, all the experiments you've heard about, like the direction of the water funnel, less gravity, etc. can be demonstrated and proven. That was fun. The picture of the glass ball is an ancient clock, as the sun burns the paper below, marking the time.
We also saw a preserved shrunken head. Sadly, this type of barbaric action existed until just 15 years ago.
Our scheduled flight out of Quito Saturday morning left over an hour late, resulting in an extra night in Florida. But God provided another time to spend with Grat's parents, and another reminder that His timing is perfect AND best.
Mom and Buddy warmly greeted Dad and me at the Tri-Cities airport at 12:15pm Sunday afternoon. Katie was still on her way home from her missions trip to New Mexico, and Grace was asleep half way around the world in Cambodia. Our family was spread out, but what a great reminder of God's omnipresence, to hear of His work being done in so many places at once!
I doubt my recaps have done justice in testifying of God's glory, but I hope it gave you enough of a taste to praise Him along with me.
"Giving thanks is a sacrifice that truly honors Me. If you keep to My path, I will reveal to you the salvation of God." Ps. 50:23 (NLT)
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