Diverse Country

Something that I thought after I got to know Cuenca a bit better was that there are huge differences between the cities of Ecuador.
It’s incredible but within 4 hours of bus-ride you are not just in a different city with a totally changed climate but everything is different.
People, food, security, traffic, flair of the city, accent… everything!

If you only compare buses there are lots of differences:
Guayaquil:
- buses don’t stop, you have to jump on while their still driving
- there is only one door in the front of the bus
- you have to pay once you enter
- there is a counter for passengers
- there is tons of stuff such as posters, banners, teddies in the drivers cabine
- music is quite loud and you cannot do a phonecall
- there is no bell to ask for a stop
- buses make shit lots of noise
- there are buses where you have to squeeze in your legs cause there is no space for them


Cuenca:
- buses stop properly for you
- there is a door in front and another one in the back where you can hop onto the bus
- you can sit down and the ticket collector comes to your seat where you pay him
- there is nothing that counts how many ppl enter and leave
- nothing, the bus is without all this teddies and stuff
- there is music, but not so loud
- there is a stop button you can press and the bus stops wherever
- buses are modern and not too noisy
- in all the buses is enough space for your legs


It’s incredible, isn’t?
So many differences about buses from two cities that are only 4 hours separated from each other.
But this makes it so interesting. The country is so diverse and I enjoying finding the differences and learning about it.
What about you, do you see the difference? And what do you do with it?

In my speaking classes I often talk about stuff like that and learn a lot of new things. On the other hand I guess I teach them also a lot of things, especially how to discuss, to be critical and open for new things. Yes, I challenge my students – hey, I’m still a PD guy :-))
And as I’ve heart they like my way of teaching – just got positive feedback from my boss so far. I’m glad to hear so.

Well, there is always stuff you prefer from one city or another – but the most important thing is that you are happy where you are – I am!Hope you too!