I can't believe I've been here a month (almost)

So time flies when you're having fun and exploring a new country and making new friends...I've loved this mini-vacation. I didn't realized that I would have 4 weeks of freedom when I scheduled my flight originally, but thanks to the Ecuadorian government, our school start date was moved to Sept. 7 so here I am just 3 days away from reality and I am glad to say I think I'm ready.

No lesson plans done for 6th grade Bible (I start teaching the 2nd week) and still not so sure about what I'll be doing for the three 45-minute chapels next Thursday, but even though I have tiny freak-out moments, I keep remembering God's grace is sufficient for me for His power is made perfect in my weakness!

Good news: the dorm kids just got here and they're wonderful! I know I'm going to enjoy getting to know them and besides that, I'm just happy to have company on my floor! The girls's side has been pretty lonely up until now.

Well I'm late for dinner...I'll try to do some more later:)




We climbed a nearby mountain called Ilalo.




We also visited the botanical gardens in Quito.





The view from my roof!






The dorm lounge.

My beautiful bedroom.

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