In between

I am in the Miami airport feeling a bit lost – in between worlds.  I just finished a week filled with emotion and goodbyes.  I am so sad.  But, at the same time I am also happy to be returning home.  I’m not sure whether to be looking back or looking ahead. Well, here’s looking [...]

Go with the flow

How is it possible that after 2 years in Quito, I am still learning cultural lessons?  I guess I am a slow-learner.  Three weeks ago when the beginning of the end of my time started, I sat down and made a detailed schedule of my remaining time.  The factor I didn’t include is other people [...]

Girls Group – a great ending!

Today was a day of firsts with the girls group from Carmen Bajo … the first time the girls actually initiated an event themselves and the first time we had our group in one of the girl’s houses.  The occasion was to say good-bye to me.  I felt so honoured.  It’s hard to explain how [...]

View from the roof

A week ago I made my final move.  I had been house-sitting for a family from Youth World, but they  returned from the States last week.  So, I moved in with my Ecua-family for my final month.  It’s a privilege to be able to share this time with them. The new apartment has a few [...]