This quarter I have really enjoyed spending time in Quito and hanging out with my host family and my classmates and getting to know more of the city. Below are a few pieces of the last six weeks that have yet to make it into the blog!
"Chiva" (party bus) that we rode around Quito for the birthday of my host sister's best friend--January 28
Chiva from the outside, what fun!
An amazing Columbian band at a 4+ hour ska concert--January 29
The Venue: "La Pukara"
The birthday boy Roberto (friend of my classmate Michael) breaking open his piñata--February 11
Performing amazing old latin songs for everyone at the party
GIANT birthday party group!
(Previous three photo credits: Kim Kirk)
Geoff belaying while Gretchen climbs at the Rockodromo in Quito--February 12
Peruvian movie at Cine Ocho y Medio, one of Quito's few Independent Movie Houses--February 12
My family made orange cookies with lemon frosting!--February 13
Ecuadorian food potluck lunch!--February 17
Humitas (Marisol), Cholas (Maya), Grilled bananas with cheese and empanadas (Kate)
Getting ready for the potluck
Baptism reception for Fatima, Geoff's 1 year old Ecuadorian cousin--February 19
Geoff dancing with his host mom during the reception!
Morning hike with Vanessa, Geoff, their host families and Geoff's family friends--February 20
Vanessa and Geoff take a swing break midway through the hike, which was followed by a delicious lunch and carrot and tree tomate gelato in Cumbaya, a suburb of Quito.
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