Sleeping in until 8:30 was magnificent.
Breakfast was coffee (cafe), bread (pan), eggs (huevos), tomato juice (different than in the States, more sweet and less acidic, much better in my opinion).
A few days ago my family had so thoughtfully invited me to join them on their Saturday activity. Although I didn't totally understand what we were doing, I ecstatically agreed.
It was a bridal shower, birthday party, going away party all in one for Martha's friend's daughter. She is moving to the Texas where she will marry her fiancé in just a few weeks.
On our way, we stopped at a mall to grab a gift for the special lady (Bel or Anabela).


Later in the evening Marco (my host dad) showed me their uvilla plant right outside their house! I had a fresh one from it and it was scrumptious and very sweet (muy dulce). My house has a lot of plants with beautiful flowers all around their house.

There were games and other food including arroz con pollo, aka fried rice with peppers and chicken. There was a spot for pictures in which I was included in the one with my host family and Bel. These folks are so very sweet. Bel came and spoke with me for a while, as did her aunt and a few others. Everyone was very welcoming.
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Bouquet throwing. Can you spot the bouquet?? |
Each game's winner received a gift from the bride-to-be/birthday gal. In one of the games, a picture of Patrick Dempsey was posted to the wall with blank papers surrounding it. Each person put on lipstick before being blindfolded and turned a few times. We were to try to kiss McDreamy on the lips.
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Vivi trying to plant a blind kiss on McDreamy |
Martha had started feeling pretty sick at the party and has slept since we got home :( I wish her well soon.
After my nap and a refreshing shower I had more bread with pineapple jam from the party with Vivi, my host sister. I talked with her and Marco for a while about places to visit in Ecuador. Vivi helped me call a taxi for my very early morning excursion tomorrow to Quilotoa. I am meeting Gaby and Carlee, (possibly others?) in a plaza in central Quito tomorrow morning at 6:45! Muy temprano.
It's 10:30 and I am already back in bed. Time to read and get more sleep before tomorrow's adventure.
Ciao,
Zoe
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