Serving in Quito North

 I'm having fun teaching two classes of EnglishConnect. Each class is different in age and ability, so we fly by the seat of our pants. Lago Agrio's class is mostly YSA and they know quite a bit of English. Shushufindi's class is older men and women who are new to English. We have fun and play ESL games. This big fella lives across the street from the church in Lago Agrio. The shop/home below is busy with street traffic and he likes to bark at everyone as they go by. Because he is up on the roof he doesn't really pose a threat to anyone.

 I began teaching EnglishConnect in Lago Agrio and Shushufindi this week. We have lots of students who are just beginning to learn English. I love teaching so this is a perfect opportunity for me. My friend Adriana talks to me like I can understand Spanish well. I am really trying! But I miss most of the words and just try to get the context. This is Matahambre or "hunger killer." The bottom is a base of french fries with chicken, pork, and beef scattered on top. Queso fresco and many sauces finish off this "medium" sized lunch for $9. We like to stop by Chifa restaurants here in Ecuador (mostly Quito) because they are Cantonese/Peruvian cuisine, but we haven't been here yet.