Today I didn't do much, just walked around a bit and finished packing. My train trip back to Paris was interesting. The train slowed and came to a stop in the middle of the countryside. The conductor made an announcement both in French and incomprehensible English, but I still didn't understand what was going on. What happened next is truly exciting. I asked the woman sitting next to me what was happening, and I actually understood! The train had broken down and we had to wait. I had to laugh to myself--isn't this supposed to happen in Ecuador, not France? A short 20 minutes passed and we were on our way again.
At the hotel, I was able to check in and pay completely in French! Hooray! It was at this very hotel that I first arrived and had to speak English. Now remember, I'm taking basic, survival French skills. But still, I can't help but be pleased with the progress I've made in the short time I've been here. I'd really like to come back, hopefully next time with Jimmy :)
I'm not looking forward to my flight tomorrow, or returning to the ho-hum routine that has become my life. I'll soon be busy with two clinical days, a primary care course, a complimentary healing course, finishing my incomplete from last semester, and to top it off (just because I'm cheap and want to take advantage of the U as much as I can), third semester French and a fabulous public health course entitled, Global Health Relief, Development, and Religious and Non-Religious NGOs. I'm particularly excited for the last class, as I continue to have a strong interest in international public health. We'll see how it goes...
Thanks for all of your encouraging words of your support these last few weeks. I've had many ups and downs, but I must say I'm really proud of myself. Hope you all have a great weekend! Love, Caro
Park. Although I must say, Minnesota does lakes much better :)
Watched the sun set as we waited for the train to be fixed
It would have been better without the power lines. Oh well.
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