Semanas en Ecuador

Where to start... its quite lonely being by oneself with a language barrier in place. I definitely need to practice my Spanish, which is what I am doing, but I am kicking myself because I didn't practice over summer and I had loads of time. Shoulda woulda coulda. Well for starters there is no time like the present. Maya (my host mom) is picking up things in the house. She took me to church with her today. I didn't understand very much because the accent of the priest was quite lispy. I got a bit about some brothers and salvation. I figure all churches have the same basic concept.

Yesterday I was invited to go to lunch at Maya's daughters home in Cumbaya (where my school is). Funny thing is that lunch was KFC chicken. There are many fast food places around here. Although its a little different. More chicken than deep fried bread than at home. It was a lovely afternoon. I played with Sofia (Maya's granddaughter) I like here because she understands about as much Spanish as I do, being only a year old. I also was invited to her baptism next Sunday. That shall be interesting. There is a big reception at a restaurant and uncle owns afterward. I am excited. Nervous, but excited.

Katherine will be here sometime today. I will see her tomorrow at orientation in the morning 7:45 my time 5:45 your time. Oh hemisphere time differences. Its weird thinking that I am only 4 hours away from the states --a plane ride to Florida. Quite far from Seattle though.

I am on the internet constantly because I have nothing to do... I am not ready to go out alone yet (I am sure mom is happy about that). When Katherine gets here I'll be sure to experience more and take pictures.. I have none from the last three days. It felt rude and very touristy to snap away pictures. I'll get over it and take some!

Miss you and love you all!