I am absolutely sad about leaving Ecuador, right now. It was a fantastic experience. Especially the folks I met at the Galapagos. The poor sea lions I stalked down the beach. And the blue footed boobies. It was a total spanish immersion for me. And now I find that I understand the language so much more in practice.

I did not enjoy getting sick in Otavalo and getting bitten by bed bugs at the Hotel Riveria Sucre. And I was totally out of it at 4:15 am this morning while I stumble out of my hotel to catch a 6:25 am flight. In fact, I even left my fleece at the hotel. Oh wells. I am looking forward to going back home, but I’m going to miss Ecuador.

And travelling sick was definitely not a good idea. I was sweating throughout the whole flight. But was glad to be back in the States. As soon as I landed in Miami I made a bee line to the drug store to get some sucrets and theraflu strips. I was really surpised that they let me in the country sick. But I did cruise through customs.