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Published: February 3rd 2011
I´m back!
As my avid followers (I believe there are four of you...) will have noted, my blog has been untouched for a week. This is due in part to being bed-ridden for a couple of days. I´ll spare you the details but it begins with d and ends in h...not at all pleasant but was only a matter of time I suppose.
I've moved to Quito New Town (or "gringolandia" as it´s known) which is certainly different to the Old Town though I'd say the nickname is a little harsh as it's not exactly swarming with yanks, though the ammenities are certainly tailored for the "gringos". I've managed a couple of nights out with some of the English teachers here which has been good fun, though my participation on the dance floor has been limited thus far as you need a B grade in Salsa to even step onto the floor. All in good time!
I´m making in-roads as far as teaching posts go, though I'm leaning towards a voluntary placement outwith the city up in the mountains in an effort to escape the smog. No such thing as catalytic convertors here - if a bus takes
off in front of you, you can practically chew on the fumes!
More photos to follow.
Hasta luego!
Gordon
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John Whitehouse
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Surely they would allow you on the dance floor for a bit of Guiness fuelled air guitar!!! Have they never seen a Scotsman in Snobs nightclub its a sight to behold.