Fat and Happy in Ecuador (Nov. 5, 2001) We were so surprised to discover there are dozens of internet cafes here in Quito, Ecuador.  We will not be in Quito for long (our project is in a small pueblo) so we thought we would get in another email today. First, thank you all so much for your good wishes.  Be assured we got them and they mean a lot to us.  Please forgive the mass email.  We only get half an hour on the computer, so it is the only way. Our trip here went smoothly and the weather is beautiful -- much warmer than we expected.  Sunny and bright.  The only thing slowing us down is the altitude.  They say Quito is at nearly 10,000 feet and we are very sleepy.  A short walk makes us out of breath (yes, even Chris!)  Today is already better than yesterday, though. So far the food is great -- trout, rice, fried bananas, cheese.  All very tasty. Tomorrow Sherry begins teaching in a pueblo 30 minutes from Quito, on the slope of an inactive volcano. It is a rural, agricultural area and is supposed to be very beautiful. The town has never had volunteers before. Chris joins her Thursday, after 3 days of intensive Spanish classes.  We will be teaching English and basic math (in Spanish!) and living with a host family.