Thanks for checking this out, sorry it has been a while since I updated. I arrived in Quito, Ecuador late Monday night with no delays or cancellations! I am living with one other girl named Ashley who is also an intern. We share an apartment near Youth World and have a great view of the city. Just settling in right now, and learning the lay of the land.
This weekend all the Youth World interns (that includes me) are going to Tena, a jungle town a few hours from Quito. It will be a chance to bond with other interns, a time to worship. It will also be a great opportunity to see some sweet caves with waterfalls. We will be visiting a local church and spending time getting to know some of the locals as well.
Next week I will most likely begin Spanish immersion. That consists of about 3 hours a day, 4 days a week in Spanish. It has been hard not knowing the language. It makes for some embarrassing situations already. For instance, yesterday I was trying to figure out where to take the trash out and I asked the guard on duty (kind of like a super) in broken Spanish. He just laughed politely and gave me a big smile. He showed me where to put it and I thanked him profusely and went back to my apartment with a red face.
Even with all the embarrassment, the Ecuadorians have been very forgiving with my Spanish. Many locals have been helping me get through it with polite corrections.
Thanks for reading!
God Bless!
Jen
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