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!