Well this one is going to be a brief post for lack of information. We were at lunch yesterday and a teacher who is on the administrative team told us that they were discussing whether or not to close school for the following day, have a half day, or go about business as usual.
Apparently, there was a very large scale protest planned in Old Town today. It was rumored to potentially move to Monteserrin, where we live as well. The leaders of 8 various activist groups were planning on combining forces to show their dislike for certain policies of Ecuador's President. I don't know the specific nature of their complaints, nor do I know what groups the organizations were representing.
What I do know is that there is also apparently a counter protest planned. Supporters of the President are expected to show up from within Quito as well as from outside of Quito to...counter protest? All I know is the school decided for safety reasons, and also for potential traffic and busing reasons to have a half day at school.
We were told that we are not in any danger but that it would be a good idea to steer clear of any protests or crowded parts of the city for tonight. We plan on doing just that.
I hope things don't get violent in any way today for anyone involved, and I'm just glad to have a half day.
Also, Shannon and I would love to hear from the people who are reading the blog. Please feel free to comment in the comment section. We hope all is well in the States.
I love reading your blog. I sat down to read it the other afternoon because I knew it would be a refuge from a challenging day at work. I was a few entries behind and I'm happy to report that I had tears streaming down my face from laughter. You are both talented writers who are "painting the picture" of what life is like for you in Ecuador. I love it! Be well. xoxo Kelly
ReplyDeleteMegan and I are enjoying reading about your escapades! Hoping we can visit one of these days.
ReplyDeleteI'm very glad you both are enjoying it. It's nice to hear the stories aren't falling on deaf ears. We have some new stuff coming up soon that we haven't written yet, and even more here that we want to do but haven't yet like the Galapogos, Cloud Forest, Center of the Earth, Incan Ruins, and other cool stuff.
ReplyDeleteIt's been a busy...month that we've been here. We are really enjoying it though and miss you guys.
You definitely need to come visit. We've got some really cool, cheap stuff to do and to show visitors.
It's great to catch up with your teaching adventure. I enjoy the detail and animation in your description of events and happenings. Keep it coming.
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