Hello everyone, this is my attempt to start a blog to keep everyone posted and updated on what is going on in my two months of being in Ecuador and Peru. I am including my travel day in this blog because of course, nothing is dull in the life of Kendall. I arrived at Fort Lauderdale airport and get checked in. As I check in, the lady handling my baggage proceeds to tell me that I paid for four bags instead of the two I brought. So after checking my two bags I had a nice little chat with the lady from 1-800-JET-BLUE and everything was all set. Get through security, get on the plane, nice 4/5 hour plane ride, and I finally arrived in Ecuador. Once I arrived in Ecuador, I went through baggage claim, got my bags and went and stood over by the Amazonia Cafe which is where we were asked to meet. As I wait there, I am starting to get nervous because it has been over an hour and a half and I have not seen anyone I know. I open my intern manual, and start calling every number in the book to get in contact with someone. With no success and no wifi, I called my dad (yes at 1 am!) and asked him to message or call anyone he could on Facebook. Finally after waiting, Daniel (former Inca Link Peru Executive Director) comes running around the corner and I jump up and give him the biggest hug I have ever given!! Come to find out, there was simply a large column between me and the other interns that had arrived! So after my airport adventure, we get in the van and take about a 30 minute drive up the mountain and around lots of curves we make it to the house where we are staying. We meet Al and Amy, our house parents while we are here in Quito, and head up to bed after some quick general rules and quick tour. This is the end of my travel day! Day 1 is up next!! ☺️
Kendall Gill 