Bums are big in Ecuador - they are a fashion statement; none of this european business of discreetly covering or hiding the bum, here, tops are at the waist for the full bum sensation; and jeans are styled to maximise the shape of the flesh, the ones with no rear pocket, just tight fit, thin jean material over the prime area. And God help us all, leggings are popular and worn by every shape in every colour, including white; it can be quite distressing.