While I have a break from summer school, I thought I would check in. Last night I swung by the house of two women I`ve befriended in my English class. I was expecting the usual, hang out at their house talking about Ecuadorian cartoons or why the English language makes no sense, but we jumped in the car and drove into Guayaquil. 20 minutes later I am sitting in this neat fish market with a plate of coconut-milk shrimp in front of me (I now eat seafood). This fish market is at the pier where the boats dock, and at night all these little counters open and prepare local concoctions with the catch of the day.
Another fun fact: we were pulled over on the way in (driving in the commuter bus lane.. whoops) by a transito offier. Ecuador has special officers for traffic control that are different from police officers (we don`t see many of them in Duran). Apparently you can sometimes bribe the transito officers so you don`t get a citation. He gets $10, you don`t pay a ticket... interesting system.
Back to summer school. Today`s topic: writing outlines and discussing Napoleon III.
Good news for Larsen's!
ReplyDeleteWhere exactly is this? I am married to a Guayaquilena and we visit often...but I haven't had coconut milk shrimp. Is it at the puerto maritimo or close to the Malecon? Any information you can get me would be great.
ReplyDeleteHoney, So glad you like seafood now! The possibilities are endless now at the Vineyard! The clan came to Trinity to watch Tufts lose a heartbreaker but great to see all and enjoyed the apres-game at First and Last in keeping with our tradition (found one in Hartford). Hope you don't think the bribe will work here!! In Guilford last night! Julia still asleep I'm sure we will all be involved in this comment. Talk to you tonight!!! Hi, Honey! It's Auntie Andrea. We are having breakfast and listening to Lori McKenna (a gift from your Mom). Clara and Auntie Janet slept here last night too. Clara is dancing in West Hartford today. We are enjoying the company. We miss you!! Sounds like you are having fun on your vacation. We looked at your pictures last night, what a beautiful country. Hope you got my latest package. Flat Stanley returned.. we picked a very diverse ethnic group of kids representing America, the melting pot!! Love you, Be safe, Have Fun!!! Love , Auntie A
ReplyDeleteIt´s the Caraguay market!
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