Dear World,

Con poco de gracia…

Sometimes differences can make people get together more than similarities. A natural curiosity about el otro can create the most interesting exchanges, a gradual mind-expansion, and a kind of self-creation by diverse experiences.

Gringo meets Hispano.
English meets Spanish.
Punctuality meets la Hora Floja.
Handshakes meet kisses.
Lone rangers meet families.
Steak and taters meets rice and beans.
Norman Rockwell meets Guayasamín.
Slow dance meets Salsa.

The list could go on…..and it’s so cool!
This past week has been crazy; I have stayed in Quito…but I have seen more of Quito at extraordinarily late hours than ever before! We went to several Brazilian jazz concerts, and afterwards to several different night-life restaurants. There was a famous trumpet player in Quito, so I went to two of his concerts with people from school. Friday night was great because Heather and I made dinner for the missionary family the Childs, to show our appreciation for everything they have done for us. We made a huge dinner…with salad, two deserts, and everything by scratch—even the whipped cream! Yesterday, we stayed home studying for various exams, and today after church we were out all day with our growing group of friends and acquaintances. We are having a great time!

Also, I just want to mention that soon I am going to post about some things I am learning in the lastest sermon series from EFC. Today we focuses on Sabbath rest...and It was very good.

But for now, I must get some sleep!

Love,

Kiki