Hello friends and family!
I am nearing the end of my first and final full day in Quito before heading into the Amazon. Today I navigated public transportation around the city to meet my volunteer coordinator, buy rubber boots, a couple other last minute purchases. Part of me wants to stick around Quito to explore a bit more, but I didn't really enjoy having my head on a swivel all day, and this trip isn't about city trekking anyway.
Quito sits at about 9,000ft, and maybe by escaping to the Amazon I will avoid the ill-effects of altitude sickness. I am at least a head taller than just about everyone on the bus, and with my hiking boots, zip-off pants, and camo-brimmed baseball cap I stand out much like the huge cathedral I visited today. Today I also began my three-month malaria pill regimen, I'll be sure to write down any lucid dreams that tend to come with it.
Tomorrow morning I take a bus to Tena, Ecuador, before getting on another bus that will take me to the reserve. I won't have internet access at the reserve, but I will try to send updates when I get out on the weekends. That being said, snail mail is still an option. I have family addresses, but for those friends who are moving around all the time, much like myself, if you want some mail from South America send me your address. Since I will be moving around pretty frequently, just email me if you want to give me your own update.
Hope everyone is happy and healthy, and I will touch base at my next opportunity!
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