So, I spent time in Guayaquil with some lovely friends, doing the tourist thing. We walked ages one day, and took a million pictures. We went to the Malecón, and then climbed Las Peñas. It was soooo beautiful! However, it was cut a few days shorter than planned because of the call.
My host mom called me and said I was needed in the Hospital to translate for some doctors. So, I came back and spent 6 days translating for a group of around 50 doctors, nurses, and general helpers. It was an amazing experience, but it was so strange being with people that speak English! However, I didn't know words in EITHER language! I found my favorite phrase, "that thing, right here *pause for response* YEAH! THAT THING!" I was allowed to see a few surgeries, which was amazing! I even got a lung lesson from an anesthesiologist. I spent the majority of my time in post op, which was also fun! But through all the translating, confusion, and surgeries, I learned that I really would love to go into medicine, and got the chance to say that to all the 50 people the last night. I did my last translations, and had a big dinner. I got people to dance--the people from the US aren't really dancers like the Ecuadorians. It was kinda sad when they left though.
Today, I started teaching English at a school. I'm going to be teaching grades 1 through 7, from the inability to write through the ability to say 1-10 in English. I'm excited, and though it is a poor school, and the majority of the children are from the country, it'll be amazing to spend my last few months with them!
The 17th, we head out for Guayaquil, where we start the District Conference. Then, we have the trip throughout all of Ecuador. I'm excited, and am trying to finish a presentation and speech I am due to give. It's short, but comes from all of the exchangers here, and I hope it touches some hearts!
Anyway, I have to get back to my curriculum, and the presentation! Besos!
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