Thankgiving was last Thursday! I was looking forward to it very much, even though this year I wasn't going to be with my family. I have made some great friends here and knew it would be an awesome American holiday anyway. I have to admit, it was strange going to class on Thanksgiving and not seeing any commercialized products or advertisments about the holiday. Of course I'm not exactly proud to celebrate the holiday for what it started out as (let's face it americanos, matamos todos los nativos) but I am proud for what the holiday has become. A time to feast with your family and realize what you're thankful for. I'm thankful for my parents first and foremost. I am thankful for many things, of course, but as I celebrate this American holiday in Ecuador, I can't help but be grateful for this opportunity to study abroad here. I have had so many great times here, this truly was a life changing experience. I am also thankful to have a loving extended family back in the States who care about me and are interested in my experiences here. I am grateful to have a beautiful home in Portland and a new home in Eugene (thank you Alex). With only three weeks left, I plan to travel as much as a I can (thanks for supporting me financially, mom) and really enjoying the Ecuadorian culture and my gringo friends I have made. I will miss you all more than you know.
Here are some fabulous Thanksgiving/ after party pictures.
Our OUS Thanksgiving dinner!
Sam and I
Julie and I
Julie, Cari and I
Arturo, Elaine, Grant, Jesse and I
Jesse and I
Alex and I
Con todo mi amor,
Audrey
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