29 August, 2007
Things are still great in Quito, but getting to be very busy. We start class on Monday. I know I'm a nerd, but I'm really excited.
Quito is such a cool city. We're all starting to get better adjusted to the altitude change. It took a lot more energy to get used to that I was expecting it would. We're still not allowed to exercise heavily for another week (until the hemoglobin in our blood is at a safe level) but now we're at least able to go on light hikes and climb stairs without getting winded. But the change in altitude is totally worth it -- the mountains are beautiful. The sun comes up and goes down at the same time everyday. It happens really fast - only taking about 20 minutes - but it's really pretty to watch. We're going into our first rainy season. Also cool. I like the rain.
We went to the hot springs today. Ironically, I don't think I've ever been so cold in my life. We were up with the clouds, way above the city. The water was hot... but I'm not a big fan of swimming, so I spent a lot of the time being pretty chilled. It was so pretty though, and totally worth the trip.
Tomorrow I'm going to go explore Quito with some of my friends. We have to practice the bus system some more because it is hard to use. We're going to go hiking and then meet up with more friends in colonial Quito for supper.
Anyway, mom, I'm fine, just busy. :) I'll write more later. Love to SBC (Alysha, I'll get you your own copy of the photo!!! :) ).
Quito is such a cool city. We're all starting to get better adjusted to the altitude change. It took a lot more energy to get used to that I was expecting it would. We're still not allowed to exercise heavily for another week (until the hemoglobin in our blood is at a safe level) but now we're at least able to go on light hikes and climb stairs without getting winded. But the change in altitude is totally worth it -- the mountains are beautiful. The sun comes up and goes down at the same time everyday. It happens really fast - only taking about 20 minutes - but it's really pretty to watch. We're going into our first rainy season. Also cool. I like the rain.
We went to the hot springs today. Ironically, I don't think I've ever been so cold in my life. We were up with the clouds, way above the city. The water was hot... but I'm not a big fan of swimming, so I spent a lot of the time being pretty chilled. It was so pretty though, and totally worth the trip.
Tomorrow I'm going to go explore Quito with some of my friends. We have to practice the bus system some more because it is hard to use. We're going to go hiking and then meet up with more friends in colonial Quito for supper.
Anyway, mom, I'm fine, just busy. :) I'll write more later. Love to SBC (Alysha, I'll get you your own copy of the photo!!! :) ).
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Thanks, know you are busy and just need to know you are fine! Lots of love and have fun. Make sure you find a few minutes to tell us about classes!!!
Dear most favorite roommate,
I miss seeing your smiling face (and hearing your blessedly loud mouth before I see you!), but I'm way too excited that you're settling in so well and enjoying yourself as much as you are!
Congrats on scoring so well on that placement test. I know you'll do just fine in all your classes. I only wish that I had taken Spanish instead of French so I could be typing this to you in Spanish!
Have fun this weekend and keep taking those beautiful pictures!
Love, love, love you,
Your most favorite roommate
Nice to know all is well and you are adjusting. Have fun with the hiking and climbing, but be careful. All our love.
Any Mos"quito"s in Quito?
Kiddo,
You have to embrace the hot springs. My last visit was at the base of Machu Picchu where the bartender was a Peruvian who looked alot like a hot version of Tarzan. It's cold when you get out but great while you are lounging in the water.
I'm glad you are having fun. The poverty can get to you at times. It really puts in to perspective how fortunate we are and how much we take foregranted here in the US.
Be careful of those buses! I think drivers are generally crazy done there. :)
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