Wednesday, February 06, 2008

Local time

QUITO, Ecuador -- I went to the local tourist office at 9 a.m. to sign up for a walking tour. They informed me quite formally that tours began only at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
 
No other tours were available, she said.
 
But she added that if I really wanted to, the tour could start at 9 a.m.
 
How sweet.