Blue Jumpsuits, Guido, and Quito

Beth and I have arrived safe in Quito, nestled high in the sierra. We arrived late last night, settled into our Hostel, and slept the night away. We the noises, smells, and scenery remind me of San Jose. Around 4:30 am, a car alarm started outside and it continued for around 5 hours. We woke up this morning, and went to the roof to see Quito in the daylight. The city was bustling on the streets below us, with vendors, beggars, restaurants, photocopy shops, and internet cafes all catering and calling to the hoards of Ecuadorians walking about. After breakfest, and our first orientation session, some of us ventured out onto those busy streets. Beth, myself, and a few others walked about, entering photocopy shops (I made 12 COLOR photocopies for $2.30) We went to a market, El Mercado Santa Clara, and began to get adjusted to congestion and haggling. The piles of fresh fruit made us drool, while the whole roasted pigs hanging about did not. On the streets, 'cat calls' - a very distinguishable type of whistle - where commonly directed at the girls. This is quite normal in Ecuador. Anyways, now Beth, Myself and some others and getting some down time in the Hostel and using the internet.


The flight down was rather smooth. We met two interesting ladies on their way to the Galapagos islands. It was a red head mother daughter team wearing matching blue jumpsuits. They were sweet ladies, advising us not to eat Guinea pig, and argueing whether the place they were landing was called 'Guido' or 'Guido.' It was amusing. They looked like they were having a lot of fun.

We are slowly connecting more with some of the students we didn't know as much, and reconnecting with some old friends, in particular, Emma. We began to get to know Emma last year, she is a new believer, and wonderful to have a long as a sister in Christ. God is good, and he is taking good care of us here as He always does. Bye for now, matt.