My nephew Joe is taking an international studies course in Ecuador. Here’s his latest message.From: Joe
Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2003 11:00:38
Subject: Life in the south
I’m glad to hear from all of you folks back in the states (and elsewhere). Life is good here. Today is my first day of classes! I’m taking a bunch of ecology, ornithology, and my 2 electives are volleyball and weaving. Yes, weaving as in making quilts and whatnot. I think it’s pretty awesome, but my mom here thinks that I’m rather goofish for taking it. Speaking of my family here, I had a request to talk about them a bit, so I will.
My father is Cesar Arteaga, and he studied to become a vet for about 2 years, but dropped out and instead went to work at a doctor’s office, I think. He’s a funny little man that loves to laugh a lot. His wife is Myriam, and she is wonderfully kind. She likes to take me around and show me places, and always makes sure that I drink enough fresh juices. They have 3 kids. One lives in chicago and is married to a gringo. The two that live at home are Phillipe (24), who works for the university I attend. I don’t think he even knows what he does there. My sister is 17 and is still in colegio (high school). She is like every other 17 year old girl (no offense to the females). Elisa is my best source of information about the town and local customs. The last member of our family is Bruno, our doggy. Bruno likes to sleep on my bed and howl at odd hours in the night. Thats about it for news on the family. They are all really cool people, and I think i got very lucky in the family lottery.
I can’t access this account from the school computers, so if you have something REALLY important email it to keedy50 (the ‘at’ symbol, which I can’t figure out how to do on this spanish keyboard) hotmail.com. I think i’m still going to use this account normally, but just from my local internet cafe. Anyway, I hope everyone is loving life. I wish I could show you all the views I get to see every day.
Talk to you in a few,
Joe
Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2003 11:00:38
Subject: Life in the south
I’m glad to hear from all of you folks back in the states (and elsewhere). Life is good here. Today is my first day of classes! I’m taking a bunch of ecology, ornithology, and my 2 electives are volleyball and weaving. Yes, weaving as in making quilts and whatnot. I think it’s pretty awesome, but my mom here thinks that I’m rather goofish for taking it. Speaking of my family here, I had a request to talk about them a bit, so I will.
My father is Cesar Arteaga, and he studied to become a vet for about 2 years, but dropped out and instead went to work at a doctor’s office, I think. He’s a funny little man that loves to laugh a lot. His wife is Myriam, and she is wonderfully kind. She likes to take me around and show me places, and always makes sure that I drink enough fresh juices. They have 3 kids. One lives in chicago and is married to a gringo. The two that live at home are Phillipe (24), who works for the university I attend. I don’t think he even knows what he does there. My sister is 17 and is still in colegio (high school). She is like every other 17 year old girl (no offense to the females). Elisa is my best source of information about the town and local customs. The last member of our family is Bruno, our doggy. Bruno likes to sleep on my bed and howl at odd hours in the night. Thats about it for news on the family. They are all really cool people, and I think i got very lucky in the family lottery.
I can’t access this account from the school computers, so if you have something REALLY important email it to keedy50 (the ‘at’ symbol, which I can’t figure out how to do on this spanish keyboard) hotmail.com. I think i’m still going to use this account normally, but just from my local internet cafe. Anyway, I hope everyone is loving life. I wish I could show you all the views I get to see every day.
Talk to you in a few,
Joe
