Day 325 - Quito

March 21st
Today was filled with small but necessary chores. First, I returned the electromagnet and got a full refund—a small victory! Then, we stopped by a sporting goods store on Avenida Colon, where I picked up more fishing lures. Next on the list was a hardware store to buy a new hinge and lock for a broken suitcase.

On the drive home, I couldn’t help but notice that the carburetor issue still wasn’t fixed. It frustrated me that I didn’t know enough about carburetors to solve it myself. Wally would have figured it out in a second—I really missed him and especially in moments like this. But for now, I trust Gregor to find a solution.

Back at the camper, Ursula whipped up a light lunch with yogurt and avocado. Just as we finished eating, a heavy downpour with hail forced us to stay inside for a while. Once it cleared up, I changed the broken windshield wipers—a much-needed fix.

Later, we went to pick up our repaired shoes from the shoemaker. The craftsmanship was excellent, and the price was shockingly low—almost unbelievable!

We also did some budgeting today and realized we only have $1,965 left for the rest of our trip. Hopefully, Gregor & Ellen will be ready soon so we can continue to Colombia together.

Stats: Miles 6, Expenses $10.10Read more