Turns out they were about 300m off but for having zero technology, they were really close! Rebecca and I then went to the REAL equator, a short walk down the road! They also had a museum and lots of interesting activities. The guides showed us water going down a sink in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, as well as in the middle! Que chevere! (Middle, Northern, Southern)
Neat, right?
P.S.
1.) You weigh a kilogram less while standing on the equator.
2.) Even though I was at the Equator, I still couldn't manage to balance an egg on a nail.
3.) Getting anywhere by bus will always take you at least an hour longer.
4.) When traveling by bus, make sure you ALAWYS note what stop you start at; this makes getting off later much easier (:
5.) It seems as though the "rainy season" is now in full force. We were introduced on Friday when I walked home in the rain for twenty minutes. When I finally got home Gina said, "Why didn't you take a jacket?" I hadn't thought of that!
6.) I find lots of humor in the things some guys say here. Friday I got, "Taxi, mi amor?" from a man who was not in a taxi at all. I think I'll pass, mi amor.
7.) This week starts "Conversation Club!" That's right, I'm joining a club! (Too bad they don't have something like BAC here!) Twice a week I'll be meeting with a native Spanish speaker at USFQ; Rigoberto will be practicing his English while I work on Spanish!
Love you all,
Kelley
Enjoyed watching the videos of the water draining. After, I had to go check my sink. Thanks for the lesson. :)
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