My nephew Joe is taking an international studies course in Ecuador. Here’s his latest message.From: Joe
Sent: Wednesday, November 26 2003 06:29:05
Subject: Quick Update
Hello friends,
I know its been a fair while since my last email update. Sadly, due to time constraints, I must keep this fairly brief.
Last weekend we went to the volcano Cotopaxi, climbing up to the refugio, just below the glacier that caps the mountain. We then walked about the glacier a little bit, climbing and sliding down. We threw snowballs, sang Christmas carols, and had a jolly good time. I never thought that I would actually see snow falling while in ecuador, and it brightened my spirits. Its nice to be able to visit snow without having to live in it.
This weekend I have a trip for my ornithology class, which I’m sure will be painful, due to the stopping every five seconds to look at some other species of finch. Before that, however, is Thanksgiving, as I’m sure all of you know. Of course, there is no such holiday in Ecuador. Luckily, our great college, Kalamazoo, has giving us 150 dollars to buy food and beverages so that we can cook a Thanksgiving of our own. We will be having dinner at Susanna’s house, each bringing a dish to pass. Hopefully, my madre here will help me with whatever I have to make.
Thats it for now. I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving. To my family in particular, have a great holiday and think of me as you carve that wonderful turkey.
love always,
Joe
Sent: Wednesday, November 26 2003 06:29:05
Subject: Quick Update
Hello friends,
I know its been a fair while since my last email update. Sadly, due to time constraints, I must keep this fairly brief.
Last weekend we went to the volcano Cotopaxi, climbing up to the refugio, just below the glacier that caps the mountain. We then walked about the glacier a little bit, climbing and sliding down. We threw snowballs, sang Christmas carols, and had a jolly good time. I never thought that I would actually see snow falling while in ecuador, and it brightened my spirits. Its nice to be able to visit snow without having to live in it.
This weekend I have a trip for my ornithology class, which I’m sure will be painful, due to the stopping every five seconds to look at some other species of finch. Before that, however, is Thanksgiving, as I’m sure all of you know. Of course, there is no such holiday in Ecuador. Luckily, our great college, Kalamazoo, has giving us 150 dollars to buy food and beverages so that we can cook a Thanksgiving of our own. We will be having dinner at Susanna’s house, each bringing a dish to pass. Hopefully, my madre here will help me with whatever I have to make.
Thats it for now. I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving. To my family in particular, have a great holiday and think of me as you carve that wonderful turkey.
love always,
Joe
