Catch up time

Hey! So there is so much I have to tell you, but so little time. We went to la mariscal again (gringolandia - touristy part of quito) and went to a market, along with having tango mcflurries. tangos are delicious - cookies covered in yummy chocolate.  The mcdonalds had the best names including McNifico for the double cheese burger. Yes. There is so much that has happened since I have been here and I promise I will tell you all about it this weekend.  We are going to baños (more the bus station to get there - four hours by bus) in ten minutes for adventures and fun.  Baños is a more touristy, warmer area of ecuador and has hot springs along with one day horseback riding tours and bungee jumping.  So excited! Ciao for now!!

Settling in

My first post in the house in Quito!! So, today: I got up early this morning to go to the market with Jeremy (the house manager) to buy fresh produce and grains.  The bus itself was an adventure.  We walked about five minutes to Simon Bolívar and then flagged down a bus, which happened to be chock full.  Think several times worse than a bursley-baits in it's glory.  The doors remained open for the entire ride and somehow we got on - I was on the first or second step until passengers got off on the next stop.  I was convinced that there was no way I could make it on, but it just works.  For a quarter it is intensely cheap and gets you there.  The market was awesome - there was food and fruit everywhere and it was so cheap.  We made it back by a bus that was much less crowded which was nice to be able to sit and not feel like you're falling into people the entire time.  We all met and planned out our weekends and our harry potter movie viewing. Now it's time to chill and then go exploring again.  Goodbye for now!