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Hey Hey!

Sorry it’s been so long since my last blog! The weekends are pretty much internet-less, so I have to wait till the weekdays. Let me try and update you on whats been going on!

Well classes wise I think I’ve pretty much gotten things figured out. I am in a conversation class, a Spanish literature class, Latin American Themes class, and Spanish grammar class, and the mountaineering class. Tomorrow I am going to try and join the Salsa dancing class which sounds like so much fun!! Also, since I don’t have much class on Tuesdays and Thursdays I have been trying to work out some volunteering opportunities. I am going to try and work at a local high school with teaching English, I’ll let you know what ends up working out!

This past weekend was quite the adventure! We went to La Mitad del mundo, the Equator! There was a real line and everything, granted it didn’t go that far, only about 10 feet! It was really fun, there was a museum which talked about the indigenous tribes that used to live there. They also showed us some cool things that happen when you are at the Equator, like water falling straight down a drain, it actually worked!! I always thought that was a myth! I’m glad we went, it just wouldn’t make sense to go to Ecuador without visiting the Equator! It took us about and hour to get there, but well worth the trek! We also took a trip to the top of a crater; we all jumped in the back of a pickup truck and rode to the top. The ride up was half the fun! Unfortunately it was totally foggy when we reached the top so we couldn’t see anything, but it was still a good time had by all! After seeing the Equator, we bought groceries and made dinner at my friend Adams house. So funny because we ended up making hot dogs, pretty American! It was nice to just sit and talk about our experiences so far.

This past weekend I was also able to check out some of the night life. There is so much to do here I can’t wait until this weekend to discover more things!! Actually, this weekend we are going to an indigenous village called la provincia de Tungurahua, en el sur de Quito. One of the professors that teaches at my school grew up there. He is going to show us around. I can’t even imagine what that will be like, I can’t wait! That’s all for now! I’m going to go home to eat with my family but I should be able to give another update in a few days! Thanks for always letting me know whats going on back home! I heard there is snow and the bears are winning!! All good news!!

lots of love!!