Saturday, August 29, 2009
Day 2!
I have made it to Quito safely and am enjoying myself thoroughly! I can't update a lot right now because we're waiting for our host families to come pick us up. Today we woke up at 7 and then had breakfast as a group on the balcony of this restaurant. It was beautiful with the mountains in the background and huevos revueltos (scrambled eggs) and fresh jugo (juice). We spent some time discussing safety and host families then we had lunch at a Mongolian sytle restaurant. The altitude threw me for a loop last night but I seem to be feeling much better today. I think I was just dehydrated. I'm so excited for this next year and I promise my next post will be longer and more detailed. Much love!
Monday, August 17, 2009
Portoviejo!
This just in: my city of residence for the next year will be Portoviejo. It's a coastal town with a population of about 170,000. This, I just discovered, is roughly the size of Grand Rapids. I can only deduce, then, that this city will be just as cool as Grand Rapids. There's a proof somewhere to back that up, I'm almost positive. Additionally, Porto is located 1 latitudinal degree south of the equator. I've been told it will be hot and humid all year with a rainy season and a dry season. I can't wait!
Moving on....there are some other interesting facts and new information I also feel blog-worthy. The first being that my teaching placement is at the Universidad Tecnica of Mamabi. I will be teaching 3 days a week to students 10-18 years old. So when I went around telling everyone "adult ed, adult ed, adult ed", I was wrong. Based on what I've gleaned from past volunteers, Portoviejo sounds fabulous. I've been told that the people are super friendly (indicative of coastal towns), the beaches are stunning, the food excellent and the atmosphere is pretty laid back.
My mailing address for the first month of training is
WorldTeach Ecuador
Casilla 17-07-9715
Quito, Ecuador
Although, please know that mail can take up to a month to reach its final destination (aka -me) so it might be better to wait until I know my mailing address in Portoviejo. Also, sending packages can be tricky. Should you decide to send one, please make sure it doesn't weigh over 4 pounds, claim the value as $0 and write "personal items" on the customs form.
Below are my niece and I getting excited! Hasta luego!
Moving on....there are some other interesting facts and new information I also feel blog-worthy. The first being that my teaching placement is at the Universidad Tecnica of Mamabi. I will be teaching 3 days a week to students 10-18 years old. So when I went around telling everyone "adult ed, adult ed, adult ed", I was wrong. Based on what I've gleaned from past volunteers, Portoviejo sounds fabulous. I've been told that the people are super friendly (indicative of coastal towns), the beaches are stunning, the food excellent and the atmosphere is pretty laid back.
My mailing address for the first month of training is
WorldTeach Ecuador
Casilla 17-07-9715
Quito, Ecuador
Although, please know that mail can take up to a month to reach its final destination (aka -me) so it might be better to wait until I know my mailing address in Portoviejo. Also, sending packages can be tricky. Should you decide to send one, please make sure it doesn't weigh over 4 pounds, claim the value as $0 and write "personal items" on the customs form.
Below are my niece and I getting excited! Hasta luego!
Monday, August 3, 2009
Pre-Departure Post
Hi Everyone!
Welcome to my blog. I will be using this site to update friends and family on my travels in Ecuador. I have a lot left to do in my remaining days state side such as immunizations, purchasing a digital camera, banking and cell phone logistics, etc. Twice this week I have had the unfortunate experience of finding a spider crawling on me. One on my neck and one on my leg. As I shrieked "ew ew ew ew!" and did a spastic and shortened version of the cupid shuffle (see youtube "cupid shuffle" if you're unfamiliar), I realized that this is probably just a test of what's to come. I hear they have big bugs in Ecuador.
In any event, please feel free to subscribe and check this site for news, pictures and videos from yours truly. I will put up contact info as soon as I know what my future address will be!
Paz! (Peace!)
Chrissy
Welcome to my blog. I will be using this site to update friends and family on my travels in Ecuador. I have a lot left to do in my remaining days state side such as immunizations, purchasing a digital camera, banking and cell phone logistics, etc. Twice this week I have had the unfortunate experience of finding a spider crawling on me. One on my neck and one on my leg. As I shrieked "ew ew ew ew!" and did a spastic and shortened version of the cupid shuffle (see youtube "cupid shuffle" if you're unfamiliar), I realized that this is probably just a test of what's to come. I hear they have big bugs in Ecuador.
In any event, please feel free to subscribe and check this site for news, pictures and videos from yours truly. I will put up contact info as soon as I know what my future address will be!
Paz! (Peace!)
Chrissy
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