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Hola Ecuador!

Well, the flight went pretty well. Got through the airport without any hassles. Got to see Uncle Earl, Elizabeth, Zachary and Nathan. :) They brought me a beautiful bouquet of flowers.
Got up far too early this morning - 7:30. Okay, it's not THAT early... Went with Aunt Cathy to the school. Hung out in her room mostly. Got to hold their snake! :) That was cool. Had lunch with Uncle Earl - mmmm, fajitas. Came home and unpacked. Good stuff. I'll get pictures up eventually... some day... perhaps...

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  1. I fell so jealous!!
    Want to come back!!! Last year I did the
    Ecuador travel
    my sister was expecting us to do.. and I had so much fun there!!!

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