the countdown is on

Well, I'm leaving for Ecuador in 14 days. Some friends of mine suggested that I start a blog about my travels and experiences while in Ecuador, and it seemed like a good idea. I'm going to post updates and photos about the different projects I'm involved with....as well as some funny stuff that I'm sure will happen.

I'm bringing some medical supplies that the QEII hospital in Halifax has so generously donated and giving them to medical clinics in rural areas around Riobamba.

I'm going to be meeting up with Michele and the gang from Ayuda Directa, my host family, Eli and Sarita, and of course don Trebor who is working in Riobamba. I'm also excited to see Meche, Lisha, and Marisa, and her baby!!!

I'm going to visit the ladies of the Manduracios Solidario (who make the loofahs along with many other wonderful products) and give them the profits from the loofah sales.... and start working on a new partnership... perhaps fair trade rum?

And of course I am going to visit Esperanza and my wawas!! and San Miguelito also. I will post new pictures of the finished projects.... the community centre in San Miguelito and the new bathrooms in Esperanza.

Alright I think that's it for now. Thanks for everyone's support with the loofahs and whatnot. I'm a lucky girl to have the friends and family that I do. Chao Amigos.