So we finally made it out there to the Andes.  Our friend, Carlitos took us to the latest city project, the cable car that goes up the Pichincha volcano, the main mountain inside the city.  From there, we went on a 2 hour hike (we have to start slowly) to the first tower, which is about a third of the way to the summit of the mountain.  We were at 12,000 feet!! We were very proud of ourselves for making there on such a steep road, with such a cold wind and in not the best physical condition.  The day was a little cloudy so we couldn't see all the volcanoes around the city, but we'll be back there to take pictures on a clear day.  This was a short but very successful outing and even though I was 20 minutes late for my English class at Berlitz, I didn't regret it because it was totally worth it.  We've also continued to attent this milonga at this very cool, hippie and liberal coffee place, called Cafe Libro.  Although the floorcraft can be deemed no less than chaotic and almost lethal, the people are very nice and it's a cool atmosphere.  We've kept getting requests to start teaching but are still not interested.  The last thing that happened during these last weeks was my "baby shower" cake project for a friend from college.  We made 50 edible favors (pina colada cake cubes wrapped in white chocolate and with the baby's initial on top) and 4 big baby blocks in four different flavors to feed 50 people.  I also sculpted a chocolate bear to place on top of the cubes.  There were several nights of little or no sleep, even with my friend Andrea's help, but it was pretty cool and one of my favorite projects.  You should come visit so you can try some vary taste cake!!!