Old Town Quito | Ecuador

Travel
Written By Cathy Fitzgerald

The restored colonial architecture in Quito's Centro Histórico (Old Town Quito) is amazing. I was fortunate to be able to visit both at night and during the day. Incredible to see the details during the day and magical at night. There are many stories and legends behind Quito's churches which make them that much more interesting and unique.

Plaza de la Independencia

The Church of the Society of Jesus (Spanish: La Iglesia de La Compañía de Jesús) is well known for its large central gold leaf gilded plaster and wood carvings. I wish I could describe the interior where photos were not allowed, but I would never be able to do it justice.

San Francisco - the Church and Monastery of St. Francis (Spanish: Iglesia y Monasterio de San Francisco), is a 16th century roman Catholic complex in Plaza de San Francisco.

While visiting my Spanish Teacher in Quito, Mariana, told me the story of Cantuña, an indigenous builder who according to the legend sold his soul to the devil so the devil would help him complete the church of San Francisco on time. But just before the deadline, Cantuña removed a single stone from the structure, meaning the church was never completed, thereby tricking the devil and saving his soul. She showed me where one stone is different in the structure.

Words cannot describe the inside of the Church of San Francisco - it was incredible!

Cathy Fitzgerald

I'm Cathy Fitzgerald, founder of Cathy Fitz Coaching. I work with studio owners across dance, yoga, pilates, martial arts, photography, and creative businesses who are exceptional at what they teach and ready to build something solid underneath it. I also coach women navigating major life transitions who want a real plan and someone genuinely in their corner.

My background includes corporate management, building a dance studio from scratch and growing it to over 900 students, running a photography business across two states, yoga teacher training, and helping launch a yoga studio in Traverse City. I finished my college degree in my 50s and became a certified coach because helping people find their way forward is, quite simply, what I do best.

Every chapter of my life came with me into the next one. That's exactly how I work with clients too.

When I'm not coaching, I'm usually spending time with my husband Bill, taking a yoga class, hanging out with family and friends, or exploring and photographing the beauty of northern Michigan.

https://www.cathyfitz.com
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