October 16th- October 25th
Home sweet home. We arrived in Vermont on Friday afternoon, once again homeless (our house still rented). Fortunately, the Thompsen's graciously opened their home to us- again. The week was full of soccer games, appointments, connecting with friends, regrouping for the next phase and celebrating Eli's birthday. AND Eli squeezed in time to get his driving permit. One week before take off, we were a bit uncertain if we were actually going to go to Ecuador or fly somewhere else. About a month earlier, we had already decided not to do the bike tour that we had planned. Our whole trip was an 850 mile loop south of Quito around Cotopaxi which is now on a careful watch for volcanic activity. We decided biking around would not be the best idea at this point. This decision left us with no plans. After talking to Peter (a connection we made down in Ecuador through Chad Yonkman- the family renting our house), we decided that we would continue on to Ecuador. Pete arranged an airport pick up and we were able to get grounded again. For now our first two weeks were planned. The rest of our time... we will let happen as it comes. It was great to reconnect with friends and family and spend time with people other then just the four of us. It was a well needed rejuvenation. We also thank the Thompsens for their hospitality. It was great spending the week with them!
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Eli driving home after getting his permit. |
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Celebrating Eli's birthday at the McDougall's house. |
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A great night with cousins, Ben and David |
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Another celebration with Sarah, Kris, Bob, Gramps and Mimi |
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