Quito is normalizing, I consider this to be a good thing. As I´m typing this and ideas are swimming around in my head, so are misc. spanish words. Sam is becoming more apt to learning some words and phrases en espanol because he has been having little to no communication with any Ecuadorians... It has been a challenge already for language, and I´m thankful for the amount that I can get through to these lovely Quitorian people. So few know any English, which somehow was initially surprising for me. ¿te hable ingles?
Quito is a missive city, narrow streets layed with cobble-stone, people sporting such a range of traditional to a more young-trendy look, mostly all people just a bit shorter than I. We are staying in what is called Old Town Quito (Flores street), the non-backpacker part, thus more authentic indeed. We appreciate this aspect. Also- not too many stares in our direction, in a positive/surprising way.
Sam and I look forward to the towns we are going to embark on in the next week, much smaller and less confusing physically/geographically...Peurto Lopez tomorrow night...miramos tu en Sabado! I want to wear a sign apologizing for broken Spanish. Today Sam and I made a ridiculous trip on the local electric-tram 45 minutes South (for 50 cents total each way) to sort out train tickets for this first shift tomorrow. This will be an 11 hour night bus-ride, costing $12! We chose this spot to see both the Pacific Ocean and explore a national park just near Puerto Lopez.
Bueno Noches para ahora.
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