Escuela de Conduccion

Well it is all over. I had my practical exam this A.M. so school, as they say is out. I have my driving test in the morning but those results are a given unless I crash.

I have to say it was not bad. We missed 2 days, one because of 12 of April festivities and the other due to a power outage in town. I did have to drive everyday for about 30 minuets but it was fun and I learned some new roads.

I still have to take the police version of the test once I get my certificate of completion from the school. Once you pass that you get the license.

See you on the road.........

Construction pics

Here are a few more recent photos.

Stay tuned...........J&D

Abril Aguas Mil

Abril aguas mil..............I would say this is pretty accurate.

It means "The month of a thousand waters"

Remember when you go out, bring an umbrella.

Stay tuned....J&D

On the road.......

I too am starting the Ecuadorian drivers licensing process. Here in Ecuador it is a lot more complicated than when we were in Aruba. There you just show them a valid licence and they issued you one there. Here is a bit more entailed.

Step 1: you must go the the Red Cross to have your blood type checked, you then get a card with your blood type.

Step 2: you have to get some passport type sized photos.

Step 3: you need to get a police report (you need to bring 1 of the photos)

Step 4: Find the driving school of your liking and sign up.

This is as far as I am. I start school next Monday. It is an 8 day course (excellerated course if you know how to drive). I have heard that some people did not have to do all of the practical driving classes once they know you can drive.

My friend Chuck is bring me back a GPS (they sell gps maps of Ecuador here in Guayaquil) so I want to get "legal" before we go on the road to see some of our new country.

Until next time...........J&D

taking shape

It is really starting to come together. It looks like all the masonry work will be done in a week or so. We are still awed and amazed.

Stay tuned.....J&D