The day of my last post happened to be my ecuadorian moms birthday. To celebrate, all of us in the house went in on flowers, balloons and cake. Well here in Latin America you just can't find your typical birthday cake. So the cake we ate ended up being two layers; bottom layer was a really dry white 'cake' and on top of it was a weird (nice way of saying disgusting) gelatin substance. Of course we all ate it out of obligation but no one liked it! The next thing I knew, Monday morning (my birthday) I had stomach pain so bad that my body was involuntarily resorting to the fetal position! I was in bed for the following 2 days! I can't guarantee it was the cake but that's where I'm placing blame! So, due to that random stint of illness the week wasn't so productive. However, good news is I finished the Intermediate level of Spanish! To celebrate my professor took me around town on Friday and showed me good places to eat, shop, walk, etc. it was a fun last day with Isabel (my teacher). Friday night there was a decent group of us from school that decided to go out. We were celebrating my birthday and the last weekend of two of our fellow students! It was a night full of dancing!
Since Friday night ran late (230 am) Saturday morning was nothing but rest in bed! Once we finally gained the energy to get out of the house, I went with a roommate and classmate to see the Basilica. The Basilica is about 150 years old and its incredible! The craziest thing is that it took approx 450 years to construct...and it's not even finished. You can climb to the tower and get a great view of the city but you have to have enough courage to climb the metal rod 'stairs'. But the view was worth the life threatening trek it took to see it!
Sunday was quite a fun day for me! I have an interesting connection here in Quito. I went to college with a girl whose parents actually work at the Nazarene Seminary here! And - those of you who know Judy Blair, her daughters husband is the son of this same couple! So, thanks to Judy, I was connected with them and went to church on Sunday. It was a quaint little service (in Spanish). We then went to a fantastic steakhouse for lunch! It was great to meet such a caring couple! Carolyn (the wife) is a nurse so she's a good connection to have here! I'm looking forward to connecting with them again before I leave!
This week in school has bee pen AMAZING!!! I got a new teacher and I absolutely love her! Her name is Estefania. She makes me talk the entire time which is very different than my last teacher. I think I may stick with her for the rest of my time here!
It's week has been good. Monday I was able to go to a museum with some friends and we also saw a church where practically the entire I side is painted with gold leaf! Unbelievable, really! I was not allowed to take photos but I did buy a postcard. It doesn't do it justice but its the only option! Wednesday several of us went out dancing again and we had a blast! Met some locals from the website couchsurfing so that was great! Hopefully I'll continue meeting people so I can practice my Spanish! This weekend is a bit up in the air but I'll keep you posted!
Thanks for waiting patiently for this post! I'm missing home and can't wait to return yet I'm enjoying every second I'm here!
Goodnight!
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