It's located about 20 minutes from Universidad Central by car, and she shares a room with her 19-year old sister. Jeremías lives in a big, comfortable apartment with his 29-year old brother in Quito. The front of the apartment building is a big colonial-style house, and it's located near the Basilica, an old, famous Catholic church here. They live together because it's safer than living alone.
Jeremías describes his family as "very funny". They play music all the time, and they support each other. They are all very close. His sister is 31 and has a son, and his brother has two sons as well, so he has three nephews. He is the youngest of his siblings by at least 10 years. Andrea says her family is "very calm" and that they communicate well. Her dad doesn't live with them, but he vists on holidays, and he's present for everything important. She stresses that her parents aren't divorced, they just live separately.
My students and I found a lot of common ground here. When I was in college, the bus was my go-to method of transportation, but in Quito we all walk and use the subway. The subway is Andrea's favorite way to get around because it is quick and clean, but she also occasionally takes the city bus. Although he doesn't drive, Jeremías likes to ride in cars and look out the window. That's his favorite way of getting around.
