Sunday, September 11, 2011

CRAFTING AND COUCH SURFING IN CUENCA

I have lost myself in a hobby..Weaving.. 
My knitting friend, TOK (the other Karen), said to me.. "I miss you. I have lost my knitting partner." I would think she would be relived.. I run to her when I mess up my current knitting project. Thank goodness I only have to dash across 4 lanes of traffic and down two blocks on the other side!
The infamous PIN (pain in the neck) scarf
So I have been busy most days getting up early, I know you are laughing at that, but yes, EARLY.. like 7:30! Long gone are the days of 4:30 rise and shine for me! So I am impressed at myself! Anyway, I walk a few blocks to catch a #7, and if my friend Brennie is going I hop off at her house, then we continue on the #7 till its time to get off and wait for the #16.. Clarke got us straight on WHICH #16 (yes there are two #16 routes) to take.. " When you are on Solano.. look across the street  towards the bank, If the #16 comes up Solano and around your way... that's the one you want.. don't take the one that comes from 12 de Abril.."  We warily eye each bus that is coming from the correct direction.. (why we dont just go across the street and wait for it over there I do not know..) and when the correct bus arrives we elbow our way onto the bus and find a seat. As early as it is, we usually have no issues with getting a seat. We get off on our stop, walk two more blocks and weaving nirvana begins!

My first project.. the scarf..

2nd project shawl..
A few weeks back, I received an email from a friend in my old home town. Strange as it seems, another friend of hers (Denise) was coming to Ecuador, and would I mind my contact info being shared.. well not at all. Denise was going to go to Montanita, to take TESL classes, and eventually teach when certified.  I contacted my buddy in Olon, and asked if she would mind being put in the loop (No problem), so we were set.. then after about 2-3 weeks I received an email from the Denise. Well to make a long story short, she injured herself and needed to be away from the humidity so her injury could heal properly. We were not going to let a friend of a friend and from our home town stay in a hostel; so we have a new friend and house guest! She is getting settled in nicely, and looks real good in MY chair, wouldn't you say?
The dynamic duo watching a very scary movie.. sans Karen
I think Randy is getting the hang of this social thing don't you.. ?

3 comments:

  1. Karen, the picture doesn't do your shawl justice, it is much more beautiful than than! Kathy

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  2. Thanks Kathy, see you later today.. Randy wants a rug.. hopefully the teacher agrees..

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  3. This one made me laugh out loud - especially the part about catching the buses.
    I think your scarf looks good!
    Glad Denise is getting settled in okay and hoping her arm heals quickly.
    We look forward to meeting her too, eventually.
    Leigh

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