Home sweet home. That is how I am starting to feel here. My new apartment is the very best place I’ve ever rented, seriously. For paying less than I would in the States or Spain I get lots more space, built in closets/dressers, and my own private bathroom. Plus I am really close to the Parque Metropolitano, which I just explored for the first time ( Read more... )

 
The first week in Quito has been great. Since I came down a whole week before starting work, I’ve had the chance to get to know the city and apartment search.

First, I was lucky enough to find a really great hostel in Quito, the Secret Garden (Antepara y Los Ríos). It’s right next to the historical center in a peaceful little side street. From ( Read more... )

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I'm setting up this journal today, the first of the year, so people will know what I'm up to withour having to continually e-mail everyone. I'm not actually sure how livejournal works yet, so this is a trial period for me ( Read more... )