well, i have been keeping track of my adventures thus far but i don't have internet access and the schedule here is amazingly brutal. i will add more about my first four days in quito later, but today was my second day at work and in spanish school. me gusta mucho. the orphanage i am working at, fundacion remar, is full of little girls who i have no doubt i will learn ever so much from. today we played simon says and discussed turn taking. it was brilliant. the little girls want to touch you and be close to you every moment they can, and although i was warned i might go home with lice, i am soaking in every hug they give me. how could you not really - they are the most adorable bright children despite having seen more in their 3 to 15 years than i will probably ever see.
spanish language lessons are really tough but my maestra is amazing. she makes me laugh constantly, usually by laughing at me. i really like her and like that i get her sense of humor even though we don't (yet) fully speak the same language. it's pretty incredible.
i really couldn't be happier with the people, places, and experiences i have had this far. thank you all for all of your support and well wishes. i love you!!
Dios mio. I hope you found your maleta! :) Looking forward to reading more! xoxo
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