And so it ends

As I write this, I am sitting in our huge, fun hostel in Quito Ecuador. It is from here that we will fly back to Boston tonight, late at night.
We are very sad to be ending this trip, as there is so much more for us to see in Quito, in Ecuador, all of South America. But we have made the best of our time so far and are ready to share our memories with friends and family.
On that note, family. We have spent the last week living with an old family friend of mine, and the Cabezas Lopez family. They were too kind as to host us in thier house for almost a full week, and welcome us into thier life. We had a personal (english speaking) tour guide for the whole experience, and were able to see the best things around the area. We were also able to learn about her family history, which goes all the way back to her great grandfather being the first mayor of the now large city she lives in. We went to large family meals, scholastic celebrations, and got to see all of the property that the family has owned since before the town was a town. We had an amazing time there, and did not want to leave the lifestyle, but it is now time to go home.
This trip has been an incredible experience for the both of us, and both for different reasons. But the last thought I will leave you with is the biggest thing that I will take away. This was my first time traveling just to see the world, and I have had my eyes opened. After this, no matter where I go I will be able to find more beauty in places, and love different cultures for being thier own. And this has sparked my traveling lifestyle, because there is always more and more to see.
So, thats it. Thanks for reading and we'll both be sure to keep traveling and keep writing!
Spencer and Lizzie