After a very trying day travelling from New England (JFK was a nightmare), it's been a whirlwind first day in Quito. I am not adjusting to the altitude as well as I'd hoped and I've been pretty nautious and headachey since about 4:00 am. Hope it will pass soon.
Maia went immediately to a doggy hotel yesterday after travelling like a champ and is hopefully meeting lots of other new dogs and resting while we get set up.
We decided not to take the apartment that we had lined up as we didn't like the neighborhood. It was sketchy and super central and chaotic. We found another one that is much nicer and closer to Spencer's school in a much safer and more residential area. The only downside is that it is completely unfurnished. Spencer has been awesome running around all day with someone from the school buying a fridge, stove, bed and stuff while I napped at the hotel. We hope to get it all delivered tomorrow and move in.
We feel much better with the new place and we met a bunch of other teachers and staff today so that helps the initial sense of unease we had last night. Once we move in tomorrow and get Maia back around 5:00 pm I will be much happier. I hate being away from her and being so unsettled in this strange land. Setting up a home and comfort zone will be the first step and then we can really get to exploring this city and our new culture.
Pictures to come.
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