Not a very photogenic week.

Although the week proved to be very productive and exciting, even though it wasn’t very photogenic. I did a lot of learning about survey work. I know can take the survey equipment, use it to take points, record them, use the given software that comes with the instrument, upload it to “AutoCAD Land,” and inject them, add contour lines, and make a 3D model of the land… ALL BY MYSELF! Ok… know that I figured out the equipment (with the help of a fellow working visitor, who’s two degree’s are in aerospace and mechanical engineering) I have to teach the people in the office how to use it. Most of the engineers are really busy and never had the time to figure out how to use a piece of equipment called the Data Collector. Today I spent 2 hours explaining it to Beto, who is doing his masters thesis by working one of the projects in our department. He didn’t know how to use the equipment so I tought him… IN SPANISH! I’m learning!

As for the Spanish, I started doing an interchange with a class at HCJB’s communications college (I don’t think its a full 4 year college but you do receive a large portion of credit - I think up to 3 years of credit - acceptable to most US schools). So, I’ve really noticed how much I’ve improved my Spanish while talking to them. I could carry on a conversation in three tenses (past, future, and present). We talked about relationships, my fiancee, slang, and many other things… it was very entertaining. I’m continually building friendships, and its been very exciting.

Here is some pictures of my sightseeing in downtown Quito. This is the historic district. Its very European, maybe spanish , and quite beautiful. They’ve had a problem with crime in the past, but they have police posting on pretty much every corner so its quite safe now. Hope all is well back home. Love you all, and hope to hear some replies!

Will

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