Cahuazhun Grande is the indigenous community in which the entire Ohio State group attends classes of children of ages 2-15. It's been so fulfilling to get to know the kids and watch my peers and I form relationships with them. Playing games and going on walks with them has so fun, and I am looking forward to the coming week!
2) Mitad del Mundo
We saw the middle of the world, and the GPS verified equator, the namesake of this beautiful country! We balanced an egg on a nail, witnessed water drain with no swirl, and learned about the black markets for shrunken heads and how they are made.
3) Host family fun
I have been enjoying living with María Dolores and her adorable two-year old daughter María Alejandra, my classmates Chasmine and Andrew, and our housemate Jenn, a woman from Canada who is traveling around South America and taking dance and Spanish classes. We enjoy dinner together every night. I have never lived with this many people before, so the food and conversations will be memories I won't forget.
4) Cuenca Nightlife
Our conversation partner Gaby and my housemate Jenn took some of us to a dance club in Cuenca. Unlike American dance clubs, that are wall-to-wall with people dancing to electronic and hip-hop music, it was a night of Latin music and salsa dancing. Fellowship and fun, it was an amazing way to end the week!
5) Piedras de agua
Mud Baths. Guanabana juice. Steam boxes. An incredible view. The BEST day.
6) Speaking Spanish
I have had so much Spanish practice! I find the Ecuadorian accent very easy to understand, and I have some great conversations. It is still frustrating when I can't fully communicate, but I am learning more everyday.
7) Colonial Churches
We have seen SO MANY GORGEOUS COLONIAL CHURCHES. One of them is the largest in South America, and it is only a few blocks from our house.
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