Thanksgiving wasn’t a part of my life until my adult years as Ecuador does not celebrate this holiday, I first learned of it through TV, comments from online friends and what I could read in young reader novels. As I grew up, I found that I trully value many things about the cultures from other places and one of my favorite things I added into my life was the practice of being grateful around thanksgiving. At the end of the day, isn’t being grateful a fundamental part of our human experience?
Many of you may not know me, but in general the expat community in Cuenca has some of the most interesting, wonderful, honest, caring people one could hope to meet. I’m so very grateful to all of you for the kindness, friendship and for the generousity you share every day to make this community stronger; sharing in culture, helping others navigate the cultural shock of being here.
I’m grateful that even in this little country of us, we can experience international cultural exchanges. I’m grateful for the little bits of advice that improve my already flourishing vocabulary. I’m grateful this exists. I’m grateful for GringoPost, and I’m hoping I get to have this many things to be grateful for next year as well.
I wish you all many things to be grateful for.
Leti, +593 99 802 6845
City: Cuenca
