Home Again

It's been a while since I've given an update, but I guess that would be because I have been waiting on information about my host family... And now I have it! I will be living in the Capital city of Quito, which is at 10,000 ft elevation and has a population of about 1.6 million people. This city is different than what I am used to in just about every way, but that's what exchange is all about! I am extremely excited to learn about the culture of the country and city.

The beautiful city of which I will soon be a part!

My host family is in their late 60s and have no kids left at home. That being said, I am sure I will get to know their grand kids who visit most weekends. Many exchange students might be disappointed about living in a home without host siblings, and I was a bit surprised at first, but as time goes on, I only continue to grow more and more excited. I know that this experience will not only help me learn about the culture, but about a completely different lifestyle than my own.

The center of the world, just outside of the city of Quito

I have been able to contact my family through email and continue to learn about them (and my real Spanish level). They have hosted six times, all from Europe, and I am excited to be the first to represent the US in their home. The worry can end about who I will live with in the coming year, and the preparation to go can begin! My Ecuadorian family is almost as excited to have me as I am to live with them!

Quito is full of beautiful churches like the compania de Jesus

I will soon be posting about my school and flight date, plus the food and culture, so stay tuned!