My vulcanology class coming back from checking out a lovely example of ophiolite (oceanic crust pushed on top of continental crust) on Playa San Lorenzo (near Manta).

Cliff covered with bird crap.

Funny story... we were sipping our coffee peacefully at the hostel when all of a sudden this procession of girls in high heels walked through and straight onto the beach. Obviously we had to go check it out...

They were filming some sort of promotion/advertisement for this year's "Miss Manta" contest. Nearly blinded by Sean and my stunning manly beauty, they insisted that we join the contest and the girls conceded defeat immediately.