Today was wonderful. It seems like every single day here is better than the last. We had class in the morning, and then a few friends and I went out to lunch at a modern traditional Ecuadorian restaurant. We stopped at a heladeria (ice cream shop) after before heading back to the school for a lecture on immigration out of Ecuador and the impact it has on families in Ecuador. After the lecture, we had dance lessons where we learned the Merengue. Emily and I walked home for dinner where we had a traditional tortilla made from spinach, egg, and cheese. I thought it was delicious. Also, my host mom makes homemade juice every single meal. She has made naranjilla, orange, mora, apple, and many other tropical fruit juices. The fresh fruit and homemade juice might be my favorite food in Ecuador, other than this delicious traditional sauce called aji. It is made from a spicy pepper, and I love it with pretty much any foods. After dinner, Emily, Katie and I took a taxi back to the colonial part of town to meet up with the rest of the class. We went to a discoteca and had a blast. It was a great first Friday in 2014.
