4000 m above sea level

On the way to Papallacta (Potato Land)

A place founded by the Quichua people as a stop for travellers going between Quito and the jungle, (then a 4 day trip) we're on our way to Papallacta. The roads are completely misted over as we travel through valleys and forests... Whilst driving along the highest road in Ecuador (4000 m above sea level) we're talking about the Indian people, and how they work politically. Apparently their major agenda is poverty but there has been a division in these people due to some of them feeling very let down by the promises of the past president. Many of the indians are seeking power... Including the large organisations. Most people here are seeking survival, relief from poverty, jobs provision and need for better conditions, but politicians of the past so far have just given false promises to gain power. With politics the people don't believe anything changes, the poorest people in the jungle, affected by so many problems are the least engaged in politics.