Saturday, August 27, 2011

el mercado artesenal

Today we all decided to check out el mercado artesenal which was like a 20 minute ride from our house. It was about a block long & just full of different booths with vendors selling different things. A lot of it was touristy stuff like key chains and shot glasses but some of my friends got cool things like blankets, purses, rugs, hammocks, and scarves. I trieddd to remind myself that I will be here for a year & didn't need to buy every cool thing I saw but I did walk away with...

 
a cool Ecua-Headband (which is hard to see in this picture, sorry!) that is yellow, red, and green for only $2 bucks!

 
I also got a Liga jersey! They are Quito's home team & I can see their stadium from my window so I am sure we will be going to a game one of these days (: 


Well today was very fun but tomorrow we go back to work with our first Minga of the year. We have to meet at 7 a.m. tomorrow & will drive up into the mountains to build or add on to a home. I hear it is something like the Amish barn raising in the past...haha Anyway the Madres told us to expect that it will be hard & dirty work but I'm sure it will be a great experience!

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  1. CWildtAugust 28, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Hi Mere
    Had a few minutes to read your blog this morning. Sounds like everything is going well and that you are having a great time. Love the updates and pics...keep 'em coming!
    Mick is settled at MU. Must be having fun....we haven't heard much from him. Got Bren to SLU. She is up and running. And, today we take Conor to OHare.
    Please keep them in your parayers, as you are in ours.
    Xoxo,
    Aunt Cathy

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  2. cf12356August 28, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Hi Honey,
    We met Fr. Halligan last night! He is such a Godly man! Imagine 50 years of service for one cause! And yes, he has room in his suitcase, so your alarm clock is on its way!
    Your post is so interesting, glad to hear you're having time for fun,headband is fab! I imagine building the minga will be hard work..dad and I learned about minga's last night too! Group from St. John Vianney coming for a minga....
    Keep safe, miss you and love you xoxo MOM

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  3. Matt FisherAugust 28, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    great post meredith, love the jersey!
    We were actually talking about "diners club cards" last night. LOL
    My friends uncle works for them and is in brazil etc. all the time for work.
    Have a good minga!

    love ya!

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  4. Aunt ColeenAugust 28, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Hi Mere! Glad to see you were able to get some shopping in...the Cannon retail spirit triumphs globally!!! :) Seriously, it sounds as though you are adjusting and enjoying this new experience. The upcoming "minga" sounds rewarding; can't wait to hear about it. Are you going to be teaching, too? We are so proud of you! Just got official notification of Baby Eggert, too! We are a blessed family! Know that you are in our prayers. Love the posts...keep 'em coming! Aunt Coleen

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