Begging and sex jokes

Friday, July 23rd
Today, I woke up somewhat unsure of what I was going to do about my travels. I had called the airline companies to try to book a flight but the rep said they were sold out till mid August. That was not what I wanted to hear. I was crushed and had almost lost all hope, until Reto told me to call his travel agent in Quito and they would help me get a flight. I called the number straight away and spoke to the owner, Paul. He told me that he could find me a flight but I needed to get on the next bus to Quito to purchase the tix in person. I told him I was on it. I packed my stuff in a hurry and said my goodbyes to my buddies and hopped on the first bus to Quito. The ride to Quito was so beautiful. The scenery was absolutely gorgeous. Arriving into Quito was such a pleasant surprise on the eyes. Quito is beautifully located high in the Andes amid lusciuos green covered peaks. The city is a blend of magnificent Spanish, moorish, indigenous, and modern architecture. Quito is the world's second highest capital and is a dynamic and animated city filled with cobblestoned streets that are lined with shops, restaurants, and monuments. I fell in love with Quito upon first glance. As soon as I arrived, I hurried to Paul's agency called Carpe DM. When I met him he said he hadn't been able to find a flight yet but maybe he could keep trying. I began to beg and make jokes about sex. He said "I like ya...and I'm gonna help ya!" After trying for 2 hours to get me a flight, I had a seat on the first flight Sun morn. I was so jazzed! Paul was my new buddy. He invited me to a BBQ fiesta on a hacienda in the mountains about an hour outside of Quito. I gladly accepted his offer. Now I had plans for tomorrow and the following week - I would be on the Galapagos from Sun the 25th to Tuesday the 3rd.