Como se dice DeVeDe??? ohhhh....DVD?

It has been a long week! feel like I have been here for much longer than 7 days. But i have learned a lot already. For example, DVD is pronounced in Spanish the same way it is pronounced in English. So if you go to the movie store and ask for a DeVeDe...they don't know what you are talking about! This has been a very interesting week. On Wednesday we went to a traditional Folkloric dance, it was called "Jacchigua" It was so beautiful. All the dances represented different parts of the traditional Ecuadorian and Quichua lifestyle. It was so fun to see all the costumes, the colors were so beautiful and bright! It was definitely an experience of a lifetime!
Also tonight, was super fun! All of the NILI students went out for pizza, to dowtown Carcelen.....IT WAS DELICIOUS!!! And we had ice cream, came back to campus, and played cards, it was really fun. Usually the most fun times are just getting to know all the students at the seminary. They are all so nice, and they all want to help you learn spanish...it's great! My roommate came yesterday! I'm really excited because now I can always have someone to talk to and ask questions. I know that this is kind of a short post, but I seem to be in a constant state of tired these days! Hasta Luego!
-Kalyn

Cua Cua....

Cua Cua is the sound a duck makes in Spanish.......I think this blog should be a learning experience for all involved, I know I have learned a lot today, so I thought I would share the knowledge. You're Welcome.

I went to downtown Quito today, just for a short amount of time, and I really can't wait to go exploring (not at night, and not by myself, for those of you worried family members). But there is a lot of cool things to check out and a ton of cool stores.

We start classes on Monday, and I must admit I am a bit intimidated. I know I will learn, I just get embarrassed easily. Here are three things I have learned in only one day:
1. Cua Cua
2. Quieres sentir means do you want to feel....Quieres Sentar means do you want to sit down, don't confuse the two
3. When you purchase a Coke in a glass bottle and it's only $ .30 that's because you have to return the bottle before you leave the store

So....I'm having a great time, and I can't wait to learn more! I miss some things about the states (like actually flushing your toilet paper down the toilet) but I think I'll be ok here! The other students are great and they all want to help you learn, so hopefully I will!

-Kalyn



PS: Here is my schedule of trips we are taking through NILI

1/30-2/1: Otavalo- a huge street market that takes up the entire city

2/13-2/21: Trip to Oriente- the east coast of Ecuador (near the Colombian and Peruvian borders)

3/6-3/8: Ecuadorian Family home stay

3/20-3/29: Ministry trip to Riobamba and Guayaquil

4/10-4/12: Atacamas- northern coastal city

4/26-4/30: Galapagos Trip!!!!

5/2: Fly back to Chicago!

T minus 3 days to take off.....

In three days I'll be flying to Quito, Ecuador. I'll be living there for three and a half months.....109 days........2616 hours. I am the most excited and also the most afraid i've ever been in my life.
What a great adventure!
Who knows what lies ahead...........

Solo Dios

-Kalina