So I'm sure you all are well aware of what Montezuma's Revenge is. If not, it's terrible terrible diarrhea/ throwing up and makes you wish you were dead. Luckily, I don't have this, yet! My stomach started to feel queasy and bubbly yesterday and today I've been having some... let's say, issues. If you were lucky enough to get a snap chat from me (Mom and Mul) then you have some top secret info that no one else does :) I am wishing and hoping and praying that my stomach problems stay at bay.
My ecology partner and I chose our topic for the 30 hour research project we'll be doing together. From the list provided by the teacher, we chose to study different bird species around rivers in Quito. I am really excited to see the different varieties of birds here. Ecuador is home to the largest species of humming birds so I hope I catch a glimpse of one. I saw a pretty big hummingbird feeding on a flower on campus and it was blue and green. My partner is very nice and really smart (math major... yikes) so I think I'll enjoy the project a lot. I'll be sure to take a lot of pictures!
My triathlon class was bearable today. We rented bikes only to find out that the rest of the students hate riding the rented bikes so they chose to run instead. The path is very rocky so the bike ride was pretty intense. Down hill 3km was breezy and somewhat enjoyable BUT the 3km back up the hilly path was terrible. I think I'll opt out of biking with the others for next time and just run. Oh, I also found out that we do indeed participate in a triathlon as a team hahaha. There's no way I'm doing that...
I have some fun plans for this weekend! First, one of the VT girls is turning 21 on thursday so she's renting a chiva (similar to a party bus) to drive us to all of the big attractions around Quito. Get this- it's only $5/person. I'm excited because on of my friends here has been on one and she said the sights are amazing.
On Friday I might be staying in a cabin in Cotacachi. There is a guy here who found the cabin for super cheap so about 20 of us international kids are going to spend the night there and then travel to Otavalo the next day. Otavalo is where the biggest artisan market is. I can't wait to see all of the fun things people make and sell; send me requests for presents if you want some traditional Andean clothing/art/jewelry/etc. I wish I could bring home fruit to let you all experience the wonderfulness that is Ecuadorian fruit but customs says no. booo :(
No pictures today either, it's been a pretty uneventful week so far. Good luck to everyone who just started their semesters. Miss and love you all!
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