Went to a couple travel agencies in Quito with Sara to see about taking some trips outside of the city before my program starts up. Found out some good information, but in the end most of the tours were over-priced, so Sara asked around with her friends and found a tour to Otavalo for only $30 on Saturday, which I'm really looking forward to. Went out to lunch with Sara and Anna. Got soup, beef, rice, veggies, juice, and dessert for $1.80. After lunch, Sara and Anna went to the school that they teach at for the rest of the day. So, I wandered around La Mariscal area of Quito for three hours. The weather was beautiful in the late morning and early afternoon (high 60's, sunny), but I regretted my decision to wear shorts and
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