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Short one today

Sorry, but I did not get time to write last night. I had a hard day of Spanish and really needed to study. One cool thing we did was climb to the top bell tower of the basillica here in Quito. This is Ecuador, so the ladders were on the outside of the church and it was certainly a hair raising experience. I have some pictures that will freak everyone out at home. Liability? Pshaw!!!

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Anonymous said…
Anxious to see the pictures!
Miss you guys!
Love,
G
April 8, 2008 at 8:35 AM
PaPa said…
Hello to all, looking foward to the "picture" party. I learned today there is an Ecuadorian Amusement Park ride group coming to Columbia this summer. All rides will be upside down, must
eat cold hot dogs and drink warm
grape soda. Go Cora. Tate, my man, have you been running up the mountains? Looking foward to learning all the teenager Spanish.
All take care, enjoy, enjoy.
April 8, 2008 at 1:44 PM
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