Landed at 8:15 p.m., but by the time we were done with immigration & customs (AA omitted to give all 147 passengers the customs form), it was 9:30 p.m. We had transfers as part of the travel package so our ride to the hotel was prearranged . . . taxis, not busses. Downtown Guayaquil Downtown Guayaquil André was our driver; apparently, speed limits in Guayaquil are more suggestion than law and I think André was a wannabe jet pilot, as we flew low & fast weaving in & out of traffic. Downtown Guayaquil No collisions, so we arrived at the Palace Hotel (or Hotel Palace as they have on their letterhead) and were done checking in by 10:30. As part of the package. we had a welcome drink included (rum punch, of course) that was served in the "bar" - a few tables set up behind reception. Palace Hotel, Guayaquil , EC Got up and had breakfast about 7:30 a.m.: eggs, pancakes, French toast or waffles on request. Lots of fresh fruit, strong coffee, juice and pastries, with a delicious pineapple-filled pastry that ReMike could not get enough of. Cleaned up, repacked luggage and to the lobby for a 9:20 departure by taxi. Leaving the hotel for the Airport

ON DE PLANE & DE YACHT HERE