I’m in Ecuador! I arrived on Wednesday night at around 11pm, we didn’t get to our hostel till after 12am. At this point I’m very tired from traveling from 6am-till 12am the next day. I laugh to myself and say, well I better get used to this fast. Everyone jokes about the very long bus rides in Africa, and the future very long rides in general. Once our group of 18 including myself get settled into our hostel which are 16 girls and one married couple. The first thought came to my mind wow this is a very nice hostel. I’m in a room with Melissa, Kurstie, Jenna, Angelia, Rikki, and myself. You can see that we are getting spoiled early, with showers, real bathrooms, beds, and breakfast. We all know, that this will not always happen and that this is a treat for all of us.
Outside the Quito Airport!
My room with 5 other girls for 4 days before we are sent to our missionary spots. Just think 6 girls in one room with all our stuff. can u say packed!!!!
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The first two days have been ministry in the morning and evening. Walking around with our teams in Quito, Ecuador, was a lot to take in. The first impression I got when I really saw what was around me was, buildings that have been run down, closed, written on by graffiti, buildings that are getting re-done, building that are so close to each other you can hear the music through the walls like you’re in the room where the music is being played. There are brightly colored buildings next to building that are run down, and just forgotten. The streets are cobbled, and so are the sidewalks. It took me longer to realize, that I was no longer in the United States. For they still used the same currency as we do, and even in one of the places we stopped in they had American music playing and Usher was playing. It wasn’t until we started to walk back to our hostels that it sunk in. It sunk in because even thou it reminded me a lot of New York City, it was more chaotic. Cars going every direction, not stopping for people who are crossing the streets, you either get out of their way quick or they will run you over. When buying a 6 litter jug of water it cost me $1.20. We have to drink at least two litters a day because of the high altitude. So having it cost me four times less, than it would at home is great!
The view from our bathroom window. This is the first day that you can see the mountain.
Quito is 2 miles higher then the elavation that I am used too, and think this mountain is way taller!
Sunday Qodesh my team will start our missionary, in South Quito. We will be doing local missionary, helping those who are in great need of God’s love and our help. I am ready to do some major missionary work!!!!!
