They say that distance makes the heart grow fonder. It certainly proved true for my love for the United States. I’m hoping that my upcoming trip to the States will have a similar effect on my love for Ecuador. My listlessness is deepening as I struggle to get my counterpart to follow through on his promises, as I watch a national governmental organization unexpectedly grapple with problems that anyone with an ounce of foresight could have predicted and by neighbors struggle with the repercussions, and as I prepare to say good-bye to four of the five volunteers that lived around my and provided me with a support network. Lately, I’ve been spending a lot of time studying for the GREs, picking out grad schools, and reading books. I know that this is just a phase and that I will eventually pull myself out of this slump. I just need time… and maybe of visit to the good ol’ U S of A!
Complaining aside, I spent Thursday afternoon and Friday in Cayambe. On Thursday I visited with my host family. Everyone seems well, normal complaints aside. On Friday morning the Peace Corps volunteers and trainees had an early 4th of July celebration, complete with potato salad, cole slaw, fruit salad, delicious guacamole, hot dogs, hamburgers, and kabobs! A 100% American feast. No bananas. No rice! Nothing deep fried when it could be cooked to perfection on the grill. It was great!
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