Visit to the Gallery of Cuenca's Ceramics Artist Eduardo Vega

Yesterday I finally went to the gallery of well-known Ecuadorian Ceramicist, Eduardo Vega. My friend and I caught the Turi bus across the street from the Banco Pichincha, on Avenida Solano in Cuenca. We waited awhile, since the bus only goes to Turi once an hour. Our bus fare was 12 cents (instead of 25 cents) because of being over 65. By taking the bus we avoided a taxi fare of $3. The bus trip was easy and pleasurable. We ascended a steep hill after coming to the base of Avenida Solano, and within 20 minutes we arrived in Turi. There is a bus stop for the Eduardo Vega Galeria, and we got off right in front. The following photo is of Vega's home:

Next are photos of the entrance to the gallery, and some of the ceramics on display:

Mr. Vega studied art in France and is well acquainted with many of Ecuador's leading citizens:

The following are different pieces I found especially beautiful:

 Next is a photo of the workshop, below the gallery:

 

Below is a display dedicated to Ecuadorian Olympic Champion Jefferson Leonardo Pérez, for whom Eduardo Vega designed a plate in his honor: 

 The gallery boasts outstanding views of Cuenca, seen below:

We didn't buy anything because even the coffee cups, at $28, were beyond our budget. However, business is thriving. Next is a photo of visitors making purchases at the gallery's cash register:

Below is a scene of the gallery from the upper level:

 More beautiful ceramics on display:

Lastly is the mural outside the entryway to the gallery:

After leaving the gallery, we walked up the hill to the Cathedral at Turi.

We viewed Cuenca from the outlook in front of the Cathedral.

And finally is a view of the Cathedral itself:

So that's all for now, friends! Thank you for reading my blog and looking at the photos. I'll be posting in a few weeks. Last week I received my new passport, which I applied for in May because the passport I've been carrying will expire next year. I recently received word that my Visa as a Retiree has been approved by the government of Ecuador (YAY!) and wanted to have the Visa affixed to a passport that is new. Next month I'll be sure to post photos of my Visa and Cedula as a permanent resident of Ecuador!!! When I am done paying for all of this I'll be able to travel and enjoy myself throughout Ecuador. I am looking forward to more trips and posting about them.