Hola from Ecuador! I’ve been here for about a week and a half so I figured it’s about time that I let you all know what I’ve been up to… Where do I begin… I guess I should start at the beginning-the moment I stepped of the plane. I arrived at about 9 o’clock after a long day of traveling. After successfully passing though immigration (the first test of my Spanish speaking abilities) I was sucked into a herd of Ecuadorian families smiling and waiting for what I assumed to be some long lost family members. So…I guess that’s when I spotted the soon to be familiar face of my program director, Fernando. He swept me away from the crowd and into the care of my new host mother. However at this same moment I saw my oh so lovely and most wonderful friend Lucia waiting for me with a balloon in hand. It was so amazing to have such a great friend greeting me in her home country. Thanks Luci.
The next night Kailey, Gwen, and I went to “Gringolandia” with Lucia and her friends Josh and Vero. We drank una girafa (a bong shaped (like a cylinder) tap filled with Ecuadors prized Pilsner beer) and danced salsa. The next day we spent bicycling on a beautiful path that overlooks the city. With the help of some duck tape to keep Luci’s petal intact and several glasses of freshly squeezed juice we biked and astonishing 20 Km along the mountain side overlooking a river and through a series of tunnels. It was really fun!
I’ve spent the past week on the boat touring around the Galapagos. I saw iguanas, bluefooted boobies, albatross, dolphins, and many more fascinating animals. I was also able to swim with several sea lions, lots of fish, turtles, and sting rays. It was so beautiful and if I knew how to post lots of pictures I would, but technology is something I have yet to master. (maybe they’ll be on facebook or on my Picasso account)
Anyways, just a little update from Quito. I love you all very much!
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I am so happy for you. That sounds amazing. Say hello to Kailey and Gwen for me (and of course Lucia)!
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