Second day of conference

Full day of classes, including stories of how people got here and why, areas north of Quito and on the northeast coast, legal and tax issues, real estate purchase considerations, and areas in the southern highlands. Cuenca, Loja and Vilcabamba looking more and more promising, even though we won't explore that area of the country until later in the week. Legal system is very different here; hope to line up a relationship with a local lawyer tomorrow. Mary still under the weather; we haven't ventured much beyond the hotel in 2 days. I think I've had a touch of altitude sickeness as well.