Last night the congregation had a going away party for us. They had me and Lisa up dancing to Ecuadorian music and trying out their "moves". It was very fun and funny to watch I am sure. (Of course, Greg doesn't dance, plus he wasn't feeling well - stomach problems). We ate around 8 p.m. - typical Ecuadorian food - rice, meat and a salad.
When we were leaving they all wanted their picture taken with us. We must have had our picture taken more than 10 times with different families. The custom here is you go around at the beginning and ending of a gathering (or meeting for that matter) and shake hands with the brothers and kiss the cheek of the sisters. As you can imagine, saying goodbye can take a while.
Our party invitation.
Boogieing down in Ecuador.
Dinner with friends.
There are so many things we will miss about Cuenca. First and foremost, the friends we have made here in Laguna congregation, but much more ... the perfect weather, mountain views, the 25 cent bus rides, $2 taxis, $2 lunches, and the sights we constantly encounter when we're out and about ...
The kids love having their picture taken. These ones kept coming back for more ... so cute!
Talk about your "high" fashion. How long could you walk in these shoes? ha ha
Fresh milk anyone? This is one of the goats they milk on a downtown corner. Only 50 cents!
Quite often you see men having a siesta on the sidewalks. Could the fact that you can get a 40 oz of vodka or rum for under $3 have something to do with it?
2 comments:
Enjoy your last few days there. It IS hard to get Cuenca out of your system, it's amazing the effect it has on you. Lisa, we will see you soon. Will you be back in Kingston in time for the Convention? Greg & Cheri, we will see you sometime in the future. We have really enjoyed your blog & the time we spent with you in Cuenca.
Dave & Linda
Those kids are so cute...can't you stow a couple away in your luggage to bring home? Nice souvenir 80)
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