I have now been in Ecuador for several weeks and am about half way through training. Exciting! Things are still amazing here and there is a lot to report and a lot still coming up.
First off, I will be finding out my official site assignment--the place I will be living for 2 years--on Tues. This is important and exciting; there are several potential agencies I could be working with, and various areas in health. Time will tell, but I have my sights on a couple particulars and we will see what happens
I went hiking today at la Laguna Cuicocha, a lake with mountains and I THINK was a volcano way back when. It is about an hour north of Cayambe and the hike was about 4 hours long and INTENSE. No kidding...one of the most physically demanding things I have ever done, but worth it. Completely. When I get a chance to upload pics, I will add a couple here.
Which reminds me: If there is someone who is not recieving my emails or snapfish pics, please email me and let me know so I can add you to the lists. Things were crazy when I was leaving and I dont know that I got everyone on the lists. Sorry! So much has been going on!
More interesting news...is that I have eaten soup with cow stomach and another type, last night, with chicken feet. Mmmm, mmm! Well, I didnt have to eat the foot but you know, what can I say?? Who ELSE has eaten chicken foot soup!? Dare I say none?
I will post after Tues so that everyone knows more about my situation, but for now, I must catch the bus back into town. I hope everyone is well and happy, as happy as I am here in this beautiful and interesting country. I truly am having a wonderful culteral experience and I feel very at home and at peace thus far. More to come later!
Peace and Love,
Kelly
