I will write a long post when I get home and I have more reliable internet access. I didn’t bring my laptop with me to Ecuador, and right now I’m shellshocked to be off the ship and back on land after eight days on board the Galaven II.
But your parents were right. Pack sunscreen. Pack a lot of freaking sunscreen.
Perhaps tomorrow I will upload some pics, if I can find the cord for my camera.
Mucho traffico on the route from Otavalo to Quito today. In broken Spanish (read – lots of hand gestures) I was able to deduce that there was a double whammy of traffic today. Ecuador had their general elections on Saturday, and the cities emptied into the countryside as everyone returned to their villages to vote. Apparently I missed the bulk of the election traffic on Saturday morning by opting to take the bus to Otavalo on Friday afternoon. Secondly, it was dias de la madres (I am sure I misspelled that) which is a very big deal in this country. Streets were overflowing with roses and sweet fruits for mothers. Incidentally, my mother’s day gift was NOT delivered, so I look like a giant douchebag right now. Thanks a lot, 1-800-FLOWERS. (Hi Mom!) Continue reading
The secrets to my happiness when I am abroad are actually quite simple. Continue reading
I walked up the hill after some seafood fried rice, and the world started spinning in front of me.
The high altitude is playing tricks with my head, but it´s lovely to have a chance to clear my thoughts.
I´m in Quito and life couldn´t be finer.
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