In foreign countries friendships seem to form at a very rapid pace when ¨
not so foriegn¨aquaintences are made. Whether it´s a similar ¨traveler¨ mindset, the simplicity of slang and humor, or just the lack of language barrier, it plays true for many abroad. For Brent and I such has been the case with numerous ¨gringos¨ since departing from Quito six months ago. Fellowship has found its way into our lives in
plenty of grand occasions: It has been fellow cyclists joining forces to tackle a stretch of Andean roads long forgotten about by modern constructionists. It´s been gathering together for ad'lib jam sessions on the top floor of Caroline´s. It´s been camping trips, pictionary battles, dance parties, and drinking games. Its been deep conversations, prayers & meditation. Its been soaking weary bones in mineral baths after not having bathed
for several months on end, and most of all and most important- its been laughter. I feel blessed to have met many good people I can happily call friends along the journey, and anxiously await the next encounter with each of them. A big shout out to all we´ve met along the way, and a future shout out to everyone we will meet down the road. Thanks for the memories- Salud!
not so foriegn¨aquaintences are made. Whether it´s a similar ¨traveler¨ mindset, the simplicity of slang and humor, or just the lack of language barrier, it plays true for many abroad. For Brent and I such has been the case with numerous ¨gringos¨ since departing from Quito six months ago. Fellowship has found its way into our lives in
plenty of grand occasions: It has been fellow cyclists joining forces to tackle a stretch of Andean roads long forgotten about by modern constructionists. It´s been gathering together for ad'lib jam sessions on the top floor of Caroline´s. It´s been camping trips, pictionary battles, dance parties, and drinking games. Its been deep conversations, prayers & meditation. Its been soaking weary bones in mineral baths after not having bathed
for several months on end, and most of all and most important- its been laughter. I feel blessed to have met many good people I can happily call friends along the journey, and anxiously await the next encounter with each of them. A big shout out to all we´ve met along the way, and a future shout out to everyone we will meet down the road. Thanks for the memories- Salud!
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