Blogs from Guayaquil, West, Ecuador, South America - page 25

Yes, that´s right...it´s the middle of the week, Wednesday, which means today is humpday! I´m so worn out too...oh well, let´s start with yesterday: YESTERDAY (6-20) ***Ecuador vs. Germany*** Germany wins 3-0...a tough game, tough loss. Even though during the game, while I was watching, it seemed that for the most part, during the game, we had great posession of the ball, and made good choices. At least our offense made good choices. I think Ecuador has a very strong midfield and good attackers, but the problem lies on their defense. They have an amazing keeper, for the majoritiy of the time, that´s not the problem. And their defense has supurb acceracy...it´s just they can´t really read the game well and don´t know what to do half the time. Talent is great, but what good is ... read more

Yesterday (6-16) Since today is Friday and Sunday is Father´s Day, today was our day to celebrate El Dia de los Padres. The first part of the morning was filled with excitment as the kids and their parents came for an assembley and prizes and presents were given away to the lucky daddies. There was also a puppet show for the kids to watch during the assembley. Before the assembley began, I got to meet my mom´s cousin, my second cousin. I could tell by looking at her before meeting her that she resembled the Crespo family quite closely. She seems like a sweet young lady. Also, before the morning celebration began, two of my students presented me with a pair of earrings, a ring, a braclet, a mini stuffed animal, and a pair of hair ... read more

YESTERDAY: My first day in Ecuador couldn´t have been better. I arrived at the Simon Bolivar Aeropuerto at 5:15 in the morning with anxious family and friends awaiting my arrival. Since I was seated in 6F (by the window-yay) I was one of the last ones on the plane, but the good part was that I was among the first off. I quickly got my luggage and met my party and began my journey in the beautiful country of Ecuador. Continental made my flight nice and easy, and was a great way to begin my amazing first day. My host family, the Loyolas, are the sweetest people I´ve ever met! They´re so kind and caring and very, very considerate. They brought me back to the house after saying goodbye to other members of my extended ... read more

Hi Mija, Your dad and mom are both thrilled and sad to send you off for your exciting adventure in lindo Ecuador. We ask God to accompany your and your loving caregivers always, to give you guidance and wisdom to make great choices, to live life fully, to learn, and to teach - and of course to steer you from harm's way. We ask His blessing on all you do, in the name of His son, our saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen. We can't wait to read about how and what you're doing! We heard from Tia Toyita through Mamita that you arrived safely and emerged promptly from the airport. :-) We're so happy! Love, d&m... read more

Well I haven't left yet, but I'm beginning the packing stress...and I probably wil continue this chaotic challege up until the day of my departure. Yay! :)... read more