Airport

I am currently in the Guayaquil airport about to make my way onto a plane to Miami. I will be home this evening and back to updating my blog regularly! I have so many good food moments to share, recipes to try, and crafts to make! Stay tuned!

Lo Siento...

I am sorry about not keeping everyone updated on my trip! It has been ridiculously crazy here, between volunteering in the morning, going home for a big lunch, class in the afternoon and homework/ hanging out at night. I went to El Parque Historico on Sunday and I have so many pictures that I want to upload! I will choose a few and upload them tonight, but I wanted to let everyone know that I am doing great here and having a WONDERFUL time in Guayaquil! Happy Tuesday!

Day 8 (almost 9)

Sorry for leaving everyone hanging! It has been a crazy first week in Ecuador, but I am loving every moment (almost every moment). I have been able to visit Quito, Otavalo, La Mitad del Mundo, and have been on a city tour of Guayaquil. I have been in Guayaquil since Sunday and only have three more weeks! It is crazy! Here are some of my pictures!

Me encanta Guayaquil (I love Guayaquil)

Day 3: Otavalo Craft Market

Yesterday, we adventured to La Mitad del Mundo (the middle of the world) and La Capilla del Hombre (the chapel of man- for and by Oswaldo Guayasamin) and I got some great pictures which I will eventually post when the internet is faster.

But today, we went to the world famous Otavalo market, you can get more information here. Its one of the biggest, if not the biggest, indigenous and artisan market in South America. And it was WONDERFUL. Everything is so much less expensive and everything looked great. A friend on the trip got an alpaca blanket for $18! Crazy! I just ended up with a hat, a bag, and some colorful souvenirs, but I won't spoil the surprise for my friends who follow me. And the food looked so delicious, but they advise that gringas (foreigners) not eat the fruit or vegetables unless they can be peeled or boiled because of differing bacteria. But I love how limes are central to cooking here (and drinks) because lime is one of my favorite flavors.

Here are some of my pictures of the market!

I hope you enjoy these pictures! 

Papas Fritas

For my first food adventure in Quito, our small group went with our program coordinator to get some late night (everything closes early) eats at a nearby "fast food" place. They had a bunch of delicious sounding dishes, but I wasn't that hungry so I only got a side of papas fritas (french fries) and lemonade for under $3! And it was a huge portion. The papas fritas were good, but they reminded me more of home fries than french fries. Overall, a good first dish!

Ecuador: Quito

I am officially safe in our hotel in Quito, but 3 other girls from my program are going out to get food, and I am going to tag along! The flight was good, the layover is another story :) but I managed to start and finish Julie and Julia

Packing

Sorry I have been slacking on the posting! I am getting ready for a big trip to Guayaquil, Ecuador! I am going for a month and studying Spanish for my minor :) I will be posting pictures and food adventures, but I wanted to let am just packing and trying to get everything done. I can't wait!

Do you have any good traveling advice for me?! Its the first time I will be leaving the country alone!