So first off, we all went to machala, this pretty little city near the beach. We planned to meet up with a coordinator there. We hadn't heard from her yet, but we thought that by the time we got there she would have responded. So we get off the bus in Machala, sit on a bench at 7 am and realize there is not going to be any way to meet with her. No message back. So after sitting there forbout 15 minutes we hop on another bus going to Guayaquil!
Prettiest bus ride ever. Seriously. Went by tons of banana plants like this
In Guayaquil I had a date night with my two main men
Then went to a cafe for lunch
Then shopping in an artisan market! Where we bought William this shirt
Afterwards we had decided to go to the temple and stay in temple housing. But totally forgot the temple was closed on Mondays sooooo we hopped in a van to Cuenca (it sped the whole way, I was slightly terrified) and in the same van were two women who helped us know what to do/ where to go when you only have a day, and the people at the van stop helped us find a place to stay! Seriously, we are so blessed. We have always had people to help us when needed. Heavenly Father is so good.
