You might be wondering where I've been. The answer is, all over the place!

I've been hiking up the tallest mountain in Ecuador to see how the last ice merchant of Chimborazo harvests glacial ice; I've been bathing in volcanically heated hot springs in Banos and Papallacta; battling jungle insects and bodysurfing at the beach; birdwatching in Mindo; drinking fancy coffee in the Old Town and taking a biking around Bogota, Colombia. And meanwhile, trying to keep up with my responsibilities at school.

Alancito was here visiting me for over a month.  This had the effect of simultaneously enriching my knowledge and experience of Ecuadorian culture, opening my eyes to the fabulously diverse natural beauty that Ecuador has to offer, and also running me ragged.

But Alancito left last night, so now it's just me and my computer again. It's hard to know where to begin... PYP reports to write? Shows to watch? Groceries to buy? More likely than not, early bedtime will win out.

Good night!