Here in Ecuador people mainly speak Spanish. However, another language spoken here is Kichwa. This language is mainly spoken by indigenous people (inidividuals who are native to an area). Kichwa can be heard more frequently in certain regions of Ecuador, such as in Otavalo, which has a large population of indigenous people.
Currently in Ecuador we use U.S. dollars. Before Ecuador switched to dollars, their currency was called sucre. One dollar was the equivalent of 25,000 sucres.
Typically a bottle of water costs about $1.00. However, I carry my handy dandy water bottle where ever I go!
This week I visted my host mom's parents. They made an "asado," or their version of American barbeque. They had several types of sausages and meats cooked on a charcoal grill. As side dishes they had potatoes, choclo (corn made of large kernels), and habas (which look like large peas). The meat melted in my mouth and the side dishes were just as delicious!
