Matchmaker

One of Linda's friend's - Let's call him CG (Canadian Gringo) asked her if she knew any single Ecuadorian ladies. Linda did, and arrainged a meeting at a social gathering on Sunday. The Ecuadorian lady - let's call her CEL (classy Ecuadorian lady) arrived with her 20 year-old daughter.

After a brief introduction the split into male group and female group occurred  quite similar to an informal American party. After brunch CG asked CEL if she would like to take a short walk along the beach. CEL approched her daughter and asked permission. The daughter gave her permission and CEL walked with CG.

 In Ecuador a proper lady does not go alone on a date with a man until at least the third date and only then after proper vetting by her family.

  Justin, an expat mentioned in this blog on our previous trip, had been dating (accompanied by her mother) a 41 year-old Ecuadorian university professor. Now - 4 months later - we will be attending their wedding later this month.

Although I noted in this previous entry "Where the boys are" that some men are looking for girls, there are still some men looking for ladies.

 The picture below shows the change in the landscape since our last visit. We are now at the end of the dry season and everything is dried out.