SUNRISE OVER TIKAL

SUNRISE OVER TIKAL
SUNRISE OVER TIKAL

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Cuenca, Ecuador - Time to catch up

I took most of my time today to write some of the blog for my Central American Tour (SEE BELOW).

I wrote the blog for the first 7 days and will write the last 7 days on another day. I uploaded pictures relating to the first 7 days only. Keep posted for the rest.

School is going great! Today, my teacher and I went to a public hearing in the government building for the rights of the indigenous women. They do not hold any rights at this time. It was excellent and I understood most of what they were saying. I could not understand all the words, but understood enough to know what was going on. After the meeting, the indigenous people took to the stage for a dance, which I captured on my video. I loved it. After the meeting my teacher and I talked about the substance of the meeting. I wanted to make sure I got the gist of it...it was very exciting.

I have run into quite a few Americans, who are either vacationing or have moved here. I don´t blame them..it is mostly crime-free..no drugs like the cities...streets are clean..a nice combination of modern and antiquity. The food is fabulous...got a lobster, shrimp, and calamari salad for $7.50 (would have cost about $15 in US). The main entrees usually cost anywhere for $3 to $8...what a bargain and the food is delicious!

Well, will post some more tomorrow...I hope. Luv u all...enjoy the post on my tour..it was fabulous!

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