 Hola a todos! Hi everybody! I'm Maria Paz from Ecuador "the
centre of the world." Well, it is. Probably you didn't know this but Ecuador is
located on the Equator, that's why the name of the country is Ecuador. And if you still
are
a little bit lost yet about my wonderful country, let me tell you that it's very
famous because we have the Galapagos Islands! I've been there a few years ago
and it's a true paradise!
I live in Ibarra, "the white city," because guess what?
Most of the houses there are white! haha. It's a small city bordered by
mountains and a lot of lagoons, everything is actually very close so you
don't need a car. That's why this is a big change for me, because here in
Florida everything is spread out and you must have a car! haha but well I
think I'm getting used to it.
I'm the oldest of four children, that definitely means a
lot of responsibility! Believe me, it is very hard work! it's not easy to be
the "step mom" haha. But here I live just with my parents and I have to
confess, I always used to complain about it, but I miss so bad my noisy
siblings! It's weird to be alone at home with nobody to argue jeje.
This is a year of a lot of challenges and changes, happy
and hard moments, but as exchange students we all need to enjoy every minute
here because I'm pretty sure that everyone noticed that the time here has
been passing faster than we thought it was going to.
I think that one of the best things of being an exchange
student is that we are never gonna be the same guys when we decide to be
part of this amazing adventure, because even if you don't realize it, we are
growing with every day here, every experience and challenge.
I just can say that this has been starting to be the most
amazing experience of my life! And that's all thanks to Rotary. I can't even
express how glad I feel that you gave me this opportunity!!!
The best wishes for everyone! With love from the
Ecuadorian girl,
Maria Paz |
Maria Paz Arends G.