After week 2...
It´s still hard to believe I´ve only been here for 2 weeks--it really does feel like wayy longer. Things here are going really well. I went to my first dance class last Tuesday, which was a lot of fun. We learned some basic salsa steps--hopefully a good foundation for more improvements. On Wednesday I went to a cocktail class and learned how to make mojitos and caipariñas (a Brazilian cocktail); they´re actually pretty similar drinks, really easy to make, and verryy tasty. On Thursday I went on an walking excursion with my professor around Quito. We walked to one of the major universities in the city so I could buy a good dictionary and so I could visit a different area. We also scoped out different restaurants and markets in the city that have food, crafts, and other products. It was a gorgeous day, perfect for walking around, people-watching, and taking in the sights. However, I did get a sunburn. Boo.
On Thursday night, on a pretty spur of the moment decision, I took a long weekend and went to the coast with my host family and 2 of my host bro´s friends to spend some time at the beach. The weather was great all 4 days. Sometimes there was some cloud cover but I still managed to get burned again the last day despite wearing sunblock. The water was incredible--it wasn´t completely clear or anything but it had a nice bluish-turquoise tint, and the temperature was fabulous: not too hot or too cold. We even went for a midnight swim because my bro was convinced that that´s when the water is warmest. I thought he was daft and was prepared for the worst...but the water was indeed still warm! So he was half right. I don´t think it was warmer than during the day but it was almost the same.
My bro and his friends also taught me 2 card games that are very popular here: ¨cuarenta¨(40) y ¨burro¨(donkey). It would take me too long to explain them but they are really fun. I liked cuarenta the most and it´s nice because you can play with 2 or 4 people.
At the beach I finally encountered a bit of difficulty finding vegetarian food because it´s the coast and everyone wants to eat seafood. I managed to get by on spaghetti and pizza. They were good but needless to say I´m glad to be back in Quito with more options and more home-cooked meals that span more than 2 types of starch.
Okay, time for me to jet and go to another dance class!
Hasta luego xoxo
On Thursday night, on a pretty spur of the moment decision, I took a long weekend and went to the coast with my host family and 2 of my host bro´s friends to spend some time at the beach. The weather was great all 4 days. Sometimes there was some cloud cover but I still managed to get burned again the last day despite wearing sunblock. The water was incredible--it wasn´t completely clear or anything but it had a nice bluish-turquoise tint, and the temperature was fabulous: not too hot or too cold. We even went for a midnight swim because my bro was convinced that that´s when the water is warmest. I thought he was daft and was prepared for the worst...but the water was indeed still warm! So he was half right. I don´t think it was warmer than during the day but it was almost the same.
My bro and his friends also taught me 2 card games that are very popular here: ¨cuarenta¨(40) y ¨burro¨(donkey). It would take me too long to explain them but they are really fun. I liked cuarenta the most and it´s nice because you can play with 2 or 4 people.
At the beach I finally encountered a bit of difficulty finding vegetarian food because it´s the coast and everyone wants to eat seafood. I managed to get by on spaghetti and pizza. They were good but needless to say I´m glad to be back in Quito with more options and more home-cooked meals that span more than 2 types of starch.
Okay, time for me to jet and go to another dance class!
Hasta luego xoxo
2 Comments:
Mokeadoke...sounds fantastic babe. You defintely are Mimi's kin! Love you sweetie. Stay safe and live it up. Kisses,
A. Mugs
hey gabs,
when did you turn vegetarian and I thought we had more in common as former roomies, but then again tht quiz sophomore year clearly proved that we disagreed on what soda we like best (you coke, me pepsi). I miss you and wished I would have hung out with you more at Wellesley. I'm feeling kind of down but am so proud of your adventerous spirit. hopefully mine will come back but for now the real world is setting in. I'm new to this whole blogger thing, but I might have to start one cus it's so nice to get things out and share what's been on your mind or agenda. As always, love Sue. I will look forward to hearing more and hope you teach me how to dance when you get back. yay!
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