life in manta

Manta has made an impression. However, I feel that a grand reason for this impression has been Dario. He is a great host and I enjoy his wife and child as well thus far. Dario is a work acquantance that I met in real estate and is doing some exciting things here in Manta, Ecuador. We are already mixing work with fun and are enjoying eachothers company thus far. After meeting me at the bus at 7am, he spent the day showing me around Manta. The day included a tour with a friend of the Ecuadorian naval base, Darrio's tennis match, and finally a fun restuarant that he likes to go with his wife and friends. It has been a much needed fun day, more to my speed. I will miss Tonsupa but know that it is not for me for any length of time. Tomorrow I know that we will see more of what is happening in Manta and I am looking forward to the tours.