The people of Guayaquil enjoy shopping at their local “Plaza”, similiar to our farmer’s markets. This is a newer one the neighborhood. There are lots of options for fresh fish and shrimp. The going rate for a pound of fresh Albacore Tuna (the really big fish sen in the picture) is $3. One of the more popular fish is Corvina. 
Prepared fish and shellfish can be purchased also. A meal with conch, shrimp, fish, rice, beans and a delicious ‘salsa’ made with lime and cilantro costs about $2.50. After purchasing fish, we moved on to the vegetables and the fruits sections of the market. As you can see, this is a popular place to shop on a Sunday! 
If you are in the market for typical Ecuadorian products, a trip to the Artisans Market is where you go. Here you can purchase many great gifts!
McDougal Littell’s 
BBC has recently come out with brand-new language resource websites for children ages 4-11. These interactive websites are offered in Spanish, French, and Mandarin Chinese so far. Each website features sounds, numbers, vocabulary, games, videos, and photos to help children start learning a language at an early age. 
Iphone and Ipod apps are a good way to practice a language on the go. There are many options out there, some free and some not.
Fasten Seatbelts 2 is a campaign to expose people to the cultural customs of other countries. They have dozens of short, entertaining videos that provide ways to avoid mistakes or misunderstandings abroad. You can also get these in the form of Iphone apps. 
Don’t Gross out the World is a fun, quick multiple choice quiz on dining customs in other countries. 
Upohar is a catering service that offers authentic ethnic cuisines prepared by native cooks. These cooks are resettled refugees from various countries who now live in Lancaster city. You can try their dishes as part of a small dinner at home or in a catering event for up to 50 people. For more information or to audition them, go to 
