optical illusions

My days consist of basically the same things: teaching, planning, grading, grocery shopping, running in Parque Carolina, running errands, cooking and eating. I've been spending more time with my roommates and see my other friends who live together in "the Embassy" throughout the week as well. I also started Spanish conversation lessons this week which I am really enjoying. Though I speak Spanish with some people in my house, at school I must speak English and most of my friends are English speakers so I've been having a hard time finding time and opportunities to practice. This is a wonderful beginning--but I still need to get out and talk to more locals.

I've also been keeping up with sports back in the States, watching most of the World Series and catching some Monday Night football as well. I am so glad to have such nice cable at my house! Of course the commentary is in Spanish, but that makes it all the more interesting!

Halloween is now upon us, as is the Day of the Dead. Halloween is kind of controversial here, depending on who you talk to. However, we're still getting all decked out for a Halloween bash my roommates are throwing. I also look forward to some of the local traditions and festivities. For example, only at this time of year can you enjoy the typical colada morada and guagua de pan--the first being a warm, purple, fruit drink, the second being a small bread loaf in the shape of a baby, decorated with icing. I believe I'll have to visit a cemetery on Sunday to get the full experience, though i don't want to be intruding on families visiting their families either. I'll have to tread lightly.

That's all for now. Have a safe and happy Halloween!

written by  Theresa on October 30, 2008 from Quito, Ecuador
from the travel blog: Adventures in Teaching and Living in Ecuador
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