First the Almond family came to visit for 10 days! We spent a lot of time in Quito, exploring Old Town. Plus, we went to Banos and to Mindo. I fell in love with Mindo and I can't wait to go back.
Then we had My here. Now My is Maria Jose's friend's friend's girlfriend. Crazy, I know! When Maria Jose was here, her friend Kalani visited. All three of us went to LFC but didn't really hang out in the same group of friends (well they did, but I didnt). When Kalani was here they came over to our house for Easter dinner (I think, or some dinner). Kalani studied in Italy this summer with this guy Oliver, whom he met on his trip. Oliver's girlfriend, My, came to visit Oliver in Italy and met Kalani because they were living together. My told Kalani about her travels to Ecuador, Kalani contacted me, My stayed with us! I mean it really is that simple =)
And now Corey is here! Its been so great having him here, especially for Ryan, I think. He's only here for 5 days, so we've been busy. Monday we went to Old Town; yesterday they went to Mitad del Mundo; today we're going to Guayasamin's museum and then I think tomorrow we're going to get out of Quito for a couple of days.
Yesterday was my birthday... I'm officially a quarter of a century old! I feel old! We went out to dinner for Mexican food. It was really good but SOO much food. Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes, either via facebook or email or the mail! I think I got more cards living in Quito than I ever have living in the States! Thanks so much! It really made my day special!
Corey leaves on Saturday =( Then Saturday night we have a going away party for a girl that was in our training class. That makes 2 to have left from our class. Then we'll have some down time until Doug and Roz get here! We're hoping to plant our garden during that down time, so that will be exciting. Our composting is going well! Its amazing at how much less garbage you throw away when you recycle all of your organic material.
There are a couple of you out there that we've been meaning to schedule Skype/G Chat/Phone dates with and hopefully after Saturday we'll be able to get those done! Don't worry we haven't forgotten about you!
Miss you all!
MULUB,
Taylor
PS. See you all in 98 days!
