something familiar

Ok so this post will be relatively short because Im incredibly hungry and need to go back to my host moms to eat. Let me just put down a few highlights so far. . .

1. first night from the airport, I get taken to my host moms house only to be told my host family isnt around (they were at a wedding) and that I was going to sleep by myself in the apartment. No big deal. Also, my apartment is by far the farthest away from anyone. Everyone else is walking distance, I am a 10 minute bus ride.
2. The buses are crazy.
3. The altitude is something to get used to, we walked around for 2 hours around the old town part of Quito and I felt like I was an overweight old man. The town really takes your breath away in more ways than one.
4. So far, the food Ive had has been incredibly good. Lunch here is the biggest meal, which is also why I want to go home so bad to eat right now.- Lots of fruit, lots of rice, and avocado. . .im in heaven.
5. I was walking with Greg around town, and some guy yells out "WOOOOOW." I turn around and the guy points at Greg, gives me a huge smile, and then gives me a thumbs up. I guess hangin out with huge americans is a plus at times haha.
6. I had my first day of classes, where myself and 2 of my friends basically talked for 4 hours. My teacher asked us a TON of questions about the united states. . .imagine me tryin to describe the 2 houses of government and the system of representatives in spanish. In case you didnt know, Im not fluent either (although this 18 month trip will hopefully change all that), so it was pretty ridiculous / hilarious.

Ok time to eat. . .I promise Ill be sending another bigger update soon. let me know what you want to know too, and Ill make sure to find out (or at least try without insulting anyone). Until next time. . .