Little update from Ecuador

From Ecuador! I told a bunch of my friends to check this page for my blog updates, but the reality is that the internet where i am is crappy. Not much i can do as far as uploading pics, so ill keep this brief. When i make it back to Quito ill find some better internet and hopefully upload all the blogs ive been keeping on my own computer and pics.

We linked up with a tour guid for cotopaxi already. its $150 per a person for 2 day trip up to the top. There are apparently 2 routes. One is more challenging than the other, but the good thing is, cotopaxi is only -5C so its not too cold. Defintely doable with just long johns and some good pants. No need for a thick heavy jacket.

We are planning to hit the amazon next week, and this weekend will be some beach and finnaly back to sea level.

The altitude here really takes its toll on you if you try to be physically active the moment you get here. I´ve been hanging out at 8900 feet the whole time and its been several days. so im feeling pretty good now.

Even though ive only been here for just 5 days, its felt like much more than that.

Everyone is really nice and apparently, my name is pronounced the same way as a popular local dish called Cui. which is actually roasted guinea pig. Doesnt taste too good, but well worth a try!

Ive been feeling pretty foodsick since im so used to a lot of rice and veggies. Theres definitely rice here, but its not the same and veggies are far and few. I need my bak choy son!!!!

The best part about this trip is knowing someone who is local so we can get away from the tourist spots and really get to look at this place.

I´ve hardly been able to sleep more than an hour or 2 at a time here. So my sleeping pattern is REALLY messed up. Ive only got 1 movie on my computer, and ironically, its INCEPTION! Ive seen the movie over 4 times by now trying to fall asleep.

Anyway, ive got some great pics coming in a few days (most likely thursday).

For any one who ive meet, or anyone back home who wants to reach me, my cell is 084 352 523. thats the local number, and the area code is 593, not sure about country code or what not. Well ring me up! ciao!