I am not sick any longer, despite my slanted bed! I made it into work the following day. Instead of just calling all of the companies, i decided it would be more efficient to go door to door and make sure the companies still give member discounts. This also made it possible for me to try and sell each company advertising space on the website, magazine, or newsletter. A few … [Read more...] about Mas De Quito
Ecuador
The Haircut
What do you get for a US$3 haircut? Scissors covered in hair from a previous client and the feeling that the barber might ruin your look at any moment. I walked into the first barber shop that was open and landed a barber more distracted than the kids with major ADD back in high school. The film, There’s Something About Mary, was playing in the background and while cutting my … [Read more...] about The Haircut
School Buses Moonlighting as Taxis
My original plan for Monday was to travel. I have not left Quito for the two weeks I have been abroad but Carnaval means my intended destination, Banos, is fully book. Instead of travel I did the next best thing and changed hostels to the Secret Garden at the opposite end of the city. A tip for all travelers is if you find yourself not liking a place then move to a new hotel or … [Read more...] about School Buses Moonlighting as Taxis
Hostel Music
Turn on your sound! Listen. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE6pbzRYq14[/youtube] For once in a while the travelers playing music in the hostel actually sounded good. I was glad to fall asleep to this group of Chileans singing outside my room. But many times it's not quite as enjoyable when crusty backpackers bang on their bongos late at night. I see it like this. … [Read more...] about Hostel Music
Prison
I found this blog entry that someone else wrote online. I am going to paste excerpts of the entry here, because it pretty much describes my experience visiting the women's prison. http://blogs.bootsnall.com/Kathsmee/?p=74 ______________________________________________________________________________ "So, clutching our plastic bags full of tampons and soap off we trundled to … [Read more...] about Prison