On the airplane from Miami to Quito, August 15th, 2013:

I'll never forget the feeling of flying
down from the clouds and seeing
the land spread out before me.
It was the new wonderful feeling
you get when you fly over
somewhere brand new for
the first time. This is the land
of trees, mountains, and bananas.
Lots of bananas. I feel more
relaxed now after seeing
the continent (South America) for the
first time that I will be
living in for the next year. I can't wait!

Here's to many new adventures
to come!