T-minus two weeks until take-off! The tickets were given out at our last General Meeting, and now it all seems 'official'! I have meet my roommate - she's Polish, but coming as a Spanish translator! - and reacquainted myself with the nursing team. There was a high level of excitement in the air as this was our final meeting together before meeting each other bright and early at the airport on the 17th. Everything seems to be going according to plan - knock on wood! - and all the packaged crates have arrived at their destination down south. The only thing left to ship is us!! The farthest south I've travelled has been to the Dominican Republic.... but to get to Ecuador, we'll be travelling right to the equator.
We have one day set aside for an opportunity to explore Quito through various side-trips. One of the options was the Otavalo Market, which I jumped on right away. It's the largest outdoor market in Ecuador, and a hot-spot for tourists and merchants looking to sell their products.
Originally the market started off selling only textiles, but now includes food, trinkets, instruments, fake-shrunken heads, costumes, and more! Perhaps I'll bring back a head or two...
For the next two weeks I'll be working on my packing list, brushing up on my orthopedic terms/care practices, and trying to stay focused in school. I can't wait for this adventure to begin - not only will we have a great impact on the lives of those fortunate enough to come through our doors, but our lives will changed as well.
Danielle
We have one day set aside for an opportunity to explore Quito through various side-trips. One of the options was the Otavalo Market, which I jumped on right away. It's the largest outdoor market in Ecuador, and a hot-spot for tourists and merchants looking to sell their products.
Originally the market started off selling only textiles, but now includes food, trinkets, instruments, fake-shrunken heads, costumes, and more! Perhaps I'll bring back a head or two...
For the next two weeks I'll be working on my packing list, brushing up on my orthopedic terms/care practices, and trying to stay focused in school. I can't wait for this adventure to begin - not only will we have a great impact on the lives of those fortunate enough to come through our doors, but our lives will changed as well.
Danielle
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