Orientation week

This week is orientation. So this morning we learned about common myths in Quito and safety around the city. I haven't felt any sense of danger yet (which is good!) but we are still traveling in a group of at least seven or more. We also started to learn the difference between the North American and the Ecuadorian cultures. One of the big things in Ecuador is greeting each other with a hug and a kiss (on the cheek, don't worry) and ask about how they are, then talk about what you came for. This takes a little getting use to, but I typically remember to do that. The part that I continue to forget is to repeat the hug and kiss when you are saying goodbye. I am learning that the goodbye is just as important as the greeting!

I didn't have time to take pictures of the sites from the roof until afternoon and by that time many clouds had rolled in. I still took some pictures and it is still beautiful, but I do think that the sun and seeing more of the mountains makes it a little more spectacular.

HCJB is in the bottom left hand side of the picture, just across the street from the apartment.