Update

I did my research and found out what a "granadilla" is (I spelt it wrong last week and asked Elder Draper what it was, he corrected my spelling and left it at that).  So with the correct spelling I was able to find out what it is.  He doesn't say whether he liked it or not or if it was just a random picture.

"The Granadilla belongs to the family of passiflora and grows to a climber. Granadilla is native to South America and has a strong but fragile, orange skin. The fruit has the shape and size of a plum. The shell is hard and shiny. The fruit contains a yellow, jelly-like pulp with a scattering of black edible seeds. The fruit has a sweet and sour flavour."  (Nature's Pride)

Elder Draper did not send an actual email this past week, we don't know why, other than he was busy and is not a writer.  I am hoping he will maybe, put a letter in the mail (snail mail) so I have something of what it is like there.  One day maybe he will surprise me and actually have something for us to go on.

We were able to chat with him for a little while through email, so we did get some information from him (nothing much) so here I go.

This is a picture with one of the teachers from the MTC.  His name is Hermano Murillo.  I played soccer with him and some other teachers.  We became good friends through soccer. 

(This was the only picture I got this week.  He said he couldn't get the computer to upload pictures from his camera.  So we are hoping (fingers crossed) we will get some next week.  

Conference was amazing.  I enjoyed Elder Hollands and Elder Cristoffersons talks the most.  There is a volcano in Quito that the Presidente thinks there is just a matter of time before it blows its top.  (Yes, we have actually been following the volcano, since we heard about it, before he actually left.) 

We eat a  lot of rice and chicken.  Usually every lunch we have a member feed us.  We call them mamitas.  They are always full plates of food, so we don't always need something at night, but can fix us something.  Hermana Richardson wants us to focus on fruits and vegetables in the morning because we don't get very much from members...I have been trying.  There are usually little fruit shops everywhere, but there are none in our area...but we have a small area.

Forestal Ward is a small area has some strong people and some weak people but we are working strong in the area, my comp and I.  

We have a investigator with a date set for this Saturday.   My comp and I are hoping that he will get baptized so he can baptize his mother and daughter, who are also investigating but not as close to baptism.

The most spiritual experiences I have noticed are when we are teaching the first vision.  When we do it correctly and with the spirit it is super powerful and amazing. 

Spanish is not fluent but better.  Language is coming learning little by little each day as I talk with the comp.  Comp is amazing.  Other elders in my ditsrict say he is one of the best.  He goes home at the end of this transfer (roughly 3 1/2 weeks left).  He is an awesome missionary and helps me learn in the street and during studies. 

 

A common breakfast food here is encebollado, google it...

     (He is making me work again)
Encebollado (Spanish: cooked with onions) is a Fish Stew from Ecuador, regarded as a national dish.   It is served with boiled cassava and pickled red onion rings. A dressing of onion is prepared with fresh tomato and spices such as pepper or coriander leaves. It is commonly prepared with  albacore, but also tuna, billfish or bonito. It may be served with ripe avocado.  This dish, is usually served with banana chips, plantains, popcorn or bread as side dishes; it is sold by peddlers either as breakfast, a mid-morning snack, or for lunch. It may be garnished with lime juice and chili sauce. (Wikipedia)
   (At least it sounds and looks better then what the granadilla looks like)