Welcome to Quito!!

Ecuador is beautiful. At least I think so. The packed city, the mountains, the crammed streets may not have an appeal to most people but, I love it. 

I love how closely packed the houses are. How the landscape looks from a distance. I love the 60-70 degree weather. I love that it rains randomly. I love that it's warm (and close to the sun so I get a nice tan). I love it all. 

I love cities in general though! So, what would make this any different?! :) Welcome to Quito the capitol of Ecuador.

Elevation: 9,200 ft.

Population: 2,504,991

16 miles south of the Equator

.62 Miles in size. 

KFC! :) A little taste of home. 

The Artesian. 

The view from close to our house!

Graffiti is EVERYWHERE! This is some of the creepier artwork! 

Mikele, Janessa, me and Brandi :)

Pay no attention to my hair. It's growing out.
Brandi and Mikele are cousins... So Janessa stepped in as my honorary cousin. Haha

Initial Reactions... Quito, Ecuador

After 3 flights... (Salt Lake to Dallas, Dallas to Miami and Miami to Quito) and free dinner on the plane (it was actually really good?) I made it to Quito, Ecuador. This will be my home for the next two months and I can't wait! :) I am so excited to start working with the kids.

Quito is a city in Ecuador. It's actually the Capital of Ecuador. But, I am definitely in South America.

It's really late here (1am) and I have a busy day of orientation tomorrow. :) I can't wait! Ah! I am so excited. But, here are some pictures and yes... some initial reactions.

1. Everything, all signs, songs, pictures, posters, everything is in Spanish. 
2. I wish I knew Spanish. 
3. It's not a very clean city. 
4. It reminds me of like... Little Korea in LA but, not nearly as nice. Or as well lit.
5. The house is huge. We have security. And a passcode to even get in. I feel cool. And special.
6. I have heard nothing but good about the kids and am SO excited to start!!
7. The girls are all very nice. My new roommate is Brandi. :) But, all the girls are awesome!
8. I've never been to South America before but I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to go out of the US before this! 
9. I got to ride in a taxi! And listen to Enrique serenade us through the radio. 
10. I'm going to really enjoy it here. In fact... I'm going to love it!

And... of course... pictures. :) of me. Not the city. haha

Sitting on my bed in Quito! :)

Lovin' every minute of it. ;)

My welcome goodies and note from my new roommate!

My clothes.

Yes, they do have a closet to hang things. I am sure my mom is mildly horrified by the sight of my clothes rack. :)