Life in Quinindé

I apologize for not having written until now, but I did not have access to the internet...

Last week was a slightly more relaxing week as far as work in the office, because the doctor was in Quito for the week. She generally spends one week in Quito and one week here, so every other week is very full. I was in Quito for the weekend with my host as well, and was able to visit the ¨Mitad del Mundo¨being the equator...

I have really enjoyed my time in Quinindé, however, and was excited to return...Quinindé is much warmer than Quito, and I love the sun and the heat.

Last week, I had another experience, which was a new adventure for me, but part of life here. The grandmother in the house I live, raises chickens, and she had this one chicken that would escape out in the orchard and was laying her eggs out there instead of in the coop area. The grandmother had tied the chicken up so it wouldn´t go out, and Flerida was to let it loose then follow it to find out where it was laying its eggs. I decided to go with her, so once we let the chicken go, it went running away through the orchard. This felt like a secret mission as we followed it through the trees. Sometimes she would look over her shoulder and see us and stop to eat the weeds and peck at the ground. In the end we found her up against the neighbors house, with a nest containing about 6 eggs. The grandmother still says, however, that she plans to eat that one soon, because it is too much trouble!

I have not seen anymore animals lately! Time is flying by here, as I cannot believe I am already in my fifth week! I have really enjoyed my time here, and am excited about being able to do my research! Please continue to pray for the research and the communities of women that God would use every experience for his glory!

Much love to you all, Elise