Apparently I made an unconscious decision last week to spend untold energy thinking about Things That Are Getting On My Last Nerve (2011 edition). Oh my. I WAS A PILL. I would blame it on jet lag, but there's only a one hour time difference between … [Continue reading]
A Terribly Exciting Wednesday
16 November 2011 by
I don't really have a lot of exciting news to report, but since that's never stopped me before, I figured I'd update Ye Olde Blog before I go to bed. So. I cooked some fish for supper tonight. Love, Me In all seriousness, I've been having … [Continue reading]
What I Learned On (Two) Six-Hour Bus Ride(s)
15 November 2011 by
Last Thursday morning we left our hotel at 8 in the morning so that we could make the six-hour trek to the Amazon. I was a little nervous about the twisty roads and the drive up to 12,000 feet above sea level, so I took a Dramamine (or two) to … [Continue reading]
Welcome To The Jungle
11 November 2011 by
Well. I have been to the jungle. OH YES MA’AM. I have been to the jungle. But sadly, Axl Rose was unavailable to welcome us there. And listen. I totally thought about making another map of our route from Quito to the Amazon, but I think … [Continue reading]
I Would Imagine That The Jungle Is Very Jungle-y
10 November 2011 by
First of all, I wanted to show y'all these sweet faces from our visit to Cayambe on Tuesday. The children at the child development center were getting ready for an after school meal, and one of their leaders led them in a blessing. The two … [Continue reading]
At Least I Didn’t Call Myself Mega Queso
9 November 2011 by
I've known since Saturday that I was going to get to meet our sponsored child today. I was a little surprised that he and his mother would travel so far; they live on the coast, about five hours away from Quito, but the Ecuador Compassion office … [Continue reading]
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