Hail Storm

So, I was not planning on updating my blog until tomorrow after the indigenous market, but yesterday was quite eventful. As I was waiting for the bus, the sky was clear and sunny. Just as I entered the bus, all hell broke loose.  Think thunder is loud? Try experiencing a thunder storm nearly 10,000 feet high haha. Also, since I am so high, it got FREEZING when it began to rain and the thunderstorm turned into a hail storm. Seriously, all the cars that drove past me were really icy. Unfortunately, where the bus stops is a little far away from my school. I had the wonderful opportunity to walk to school through a hail storm. It was pretty painful haha. ALSO- I used to think my street in Houston flooded easily. I don't know what is up with the Quito sewage system, but it is terrible. To get to school, I had to walk in water KNEE DEEP while being hit on the face with ice. Oh what an experience. I am going to hate wet season here if that is what it's always like (Quito's weather is the same all year round temperature wise- they just have wet and dry season, and wet season begins in October). 

Also, I got to experience my first protest last night! I took a cab to La Plaza Fosh (it's the main hangout place for gringos here) to meet with my friends. On the way there, there was a protest! People were standing in the street yelling, holding signs, and some were dressed up in crazy masks. Honestly, it was pretty amusing. I've never seen a protest before. I think it may be a common thing because my cab driver just started laughing. 

Well I'm off to go buy a new cellphone. My friends and I went to a discoteca last night. The phones here are TINY and it slipped out of my mini purse while I was dancing (I get really excited when a song is in English and dance like a crazy person) Will update my blog tomorrow after the market! But seriously, if there is something specific you would like from Quito, please let me know today because tomorrow will be the best time for me to buy gifts and such! Chau!