To describe my last two weeks in Ecuador, its best to start at the end.... After a truly beautiful, safe and inspiring trip, I was bummed about getting on a home-bound plane. I called my family from the airport and actually said, "No more worrying! I'm boarding the plane and will be back soon." Famous last words... While standing in the check-in line, sirens began alarming and within a few seconds, guards were ushering us outside into the late night air of Guyaquil. This is the largest city in Ecuador- with a reputation that inspired me to largely avoid it. I planned on only seeing its bus stations and airport (okay, and one art exhibit). So I was less than excited to hear "Hay una bomba" as we evacuated the airport into the dark, deserted streets
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