I was fortunate to have friends visit over the past two weeks. It has given me the opportunity to share the beauty of Banos and my experiences with them. I really enjoyed our time together and it was a good reminder of home.
As I traveled back from Quito Tuesday after my last friend left, I reflected on my trip so far. I now have two weeks left in Ecuador and I'm realizing there are many things to complete before I leave. Reality is setting in that this journey will be over soon.
So as I sat on the 3 1/2 hour bus ride to Banos, I began to shift my thoughts to when I return home. I realize there are so many things I have missed during my time away. The World Series, the football season, birthdays, Thanksgiving, Halloween, the first snow of the season, and new music. I also have not watched TV or driven a car in almost two months.
Things have also changed at La Bib since I have arrived. I am now the senior volunteer and there are a lot of new faces around. The new volunteers bring new life and ideas to the Foundation, but there are a lot of faces that are no longer around that I miss.
Spending time away from La Bib while being with my friends has also made me feel a bit disconnected, so I am looking forward to getting back to work. This week I will be building a dog house, teaching an English class, traveling to Ambato, and participating in a parade Friday. Then next week is my last full week in Ecuador. The time will surely fly.
