So today I was walking down the road, saying hi to everyone i passed. Most people just smile and say hi back, while some of the more outgoing people engage you in conversation. This particular elderly couple did just that, and we got to talking. Turns out, they´re a retired couple that moved to the the United States from Bolivia for a better life. After working multiple jobs for 20 years, 9-11 happened. At the time the woman was working at the world trade center as a cleaning lady and was so traumitized they decided to move...to Worthington, Ohio. For those of you who don´t know, thats about 5 or 10 minutes south of where I live. I could hardly believe it. So they still have the house in ohio, as well as a second house in my village of 800. We hopped in the back of their truck in a bunch of workers and animals, and had coffee and bread at their house and talked for a couple hours. At the end of the conversation, i got all their contact information. I plan on getting together with them stateside when i get back.
Small world, huh?
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This blog details my time serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Ecuador.
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yo beeler, good to see that things are getting better. your experiences seem pretty sweet, i'm pretty jealous of the outdoors stuff you're getting to do. i went to the park the other day and saw trees. i also was on a roofdeck the other night and saw nearly a dozen stars. haha.
i also started running a grand total of 20 miles a week, but that is infinity percent more than i had been doing.
keep up the blogging, i enjoy checking in on it.
later skater,
christian
Yea, the worldly is scarily small.
Chris: Wow! It really is a small world! Sounds like talking to that couple was a nice way to spend the afternoon. Also, it sounds like you're really getting involved in local life - that's great - you're gaining wonderful insights. Post some pictures! I'd love to see the host family and the puppies.
love,
Mom
Testing, to see if I can get this to work.
mom
Chris: So, how are the preparations for the baptism celebration coming along? I look forward to hearing all about it!
love,
Mom
ZAMORA! Esta muy bueno por su nueva vida.
Check out Podocarpus National Park as well as Loja and Villacabamba "near" by.
I wrote a longer posting but I goofed and lost it.
Anyway, Christian told me about your blog so I googled it and enjoyed reading about your adventures.
See, I told you I was tall down there, which means you are a giant. You will be famous for years. Every bull fight someone will say: 'Recuerde el gigante gringo con pelo rojo?'
Sound like you are getting in the groove after a rough start.
That is pretty much the same story as the several PC people that I met in El Salvador told me when they first got there.
Enjoy it. It is the adventure of a lifetime that you will never forget.
Not to mention a lifetime supply of stories to tell.
Bueno Suerte
Hi Chris! Bunky , Neal and Shira here. We just read your whole blog out loud and love it. You have a great attitude that we all can learn a lot from. Besides the diarrhea, cold and wet weather, crazy driving mountain trips, bullfights, tedious classes and I jealous of you experiences. The mountain views and stars sound truly awesome. Keep up the great attitude and don't be too crazy on those mountain roads!
Bunky
Hey Chris, glad all is well ... miss you lots here, cool story about our small world, that's happened to me in far off places as well as right here at home every once in awhile. You're making good friends and connections that will sustain you there and when you get back - great to hear.
Milking cows ... try shooting some right out of the cow - aiming the stream is a skill - have somebody hold a cup some feet away and go for it ... you could make a contest out of it!
Keep writing, it is great to read your words.
Neal
Its great that its a small world and all, but you had better make sure they're buckeye fans first. That should help you figure out if you can trust them or not.
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