Phrase of the day:
Vamos a la finca por la cumpleanos de Amber!... Lets go to the farm for Amber's birthday!
Amber is Mario's cousin. And Kasie, the other volunteer here, lives in her home. She turned 20, I think? She's also due sometime this week, so that should be some excitement for the family. (Too bad I didn't get here earlier to teach sex-ed, right?). Her mom's house at the farm:
Surprise, surprise. Plantains anyone?
There was also pork, rice, and salad too. I stuck to the salad and plantains. I've come to the realization that I may have to become a vegetarian while I'm here. Definitely not a problem, but I'm still hoping for thin meat when I get home! (thanks in advance, mom and big auntie, haha). Oh, and lets not forget the oreo ice cream cake! (Yeah, Nabisco is making a killing here in Ecuador apparently):
I hung out with this little girl while we were eating. She reminded me of Hannah, Willy's youngest sister, when I had first met her years ago:
Mario is a lot like Rajib. He's the older brother, and he's always the one entertaining the kids. They all love him:
The drive was my favorite part of the day; it's a real treat when there's a blue sky here:
That being said, I'm excited for real seasons back in the States. Who would have imagined I'd be missing raking leaves? (Actually, that's probably not really a surprise). Hope you're enjoying Autumn!
Glad you are back on! Real nice photographs.
ReplyDeletego vegetarian and never go back! I like how it seems like you can actually have a descent meal there and not have to eat meat! Hannah liked how you mentioned her, and says hello [as does everyone here!] I love the pictures you post, especially the ones of the nature there. miss you lots!
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hilarious! i don't know if i could go that far, kels, but we shall see ;)
ReplyDeletemiss you all tons!
i hear you're taking spanish this year! we'll have to practice together