Visit to LA Nov-Dec 2017

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December 4th 2017

Published: December 24th 2017

I've been back in Ecuador over two weeks and I finally find time to write about my visit to the US. As I type this I'm in Quito at my dear friend Lupe's apartment. There won't be much sleep for me tonight as I'm required to down 4 liters of laxative in preparation for a colonoscopy tomorrow morning....but enough about that! Oops....gotta go! OK - I'm back! Many thanks to new friend Nate ... Read Full Entry

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Jill Sare

Sra Sare

I first came to Ecuador in the late 1980's to teach English in Quito. I fell in love with this country, the natural beauty, the warmth and generosity of the people. I went on to work in international education on nearly every continent, but Ecuador kept calling me back. This Chicago girl has a "latina soul"! I've now been back in Ecuador, living here as a permanent resident since 2006. I have done all different kinds of work, from private teaching to teacher training to working with American volunteers as a driver/interpreter to filling in as a substitute hotel manager. I like to keep my sched... full info

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Visit from San Diego

Michelle took the train up and we spend the day as tourists downtown near the station.

Spice Vendor

Grand Central Market has amazing stuff! Authentic!!

Angel's Flight

A short tramway takes visitors up a steep incline to visit the sights above.

Quinceañera

Thriving hispanic culture assures that 15 year-old girls have a wedding-like party complete with attendants (traditionally 7 boys and 7 girls, the quinceañera herself makes 15!)

All Gender Restroom

First time for me seeing these signs all over LA!

Human Trafficking

Seen in an LAX restroom: this information about who to contact if you need help.

Quito from Above

With the Andes in the background. Dramatic vistas from the sky.

25th December 2017

Jill Cheshire
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Happy Holidays
Dear Jill, Always great to read your blogs - glad to know you are well and happy - sending hugs and very best wishes for 2018,hope to see you again soon as its been too long since we last met ! Love Jill (Wee Scot)x

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