| # of days in Ecuador | 56 |
| # of nights slept outside of Tumbaco | 11 |
| # of dogs at host family’s house in Pucará | 2 |
| # of dogs currently barking in Tumbaco | 2 |
| # of novels Mari has read since arriving | 4 |
| # of seasons of West Wing watched | 1 |
| # of ice cream cones Paul consumes per day | 1 |
| Most starches served in a single meal (potato, rice, pasta, & bread) | 4 |
| Average cost of daily lunch per person | $1.75 |
| Actual cost of 3 pieces of bread from the corner store | 75¢ |
| Cost of 3 pieces of bread at the same store taking into account the Gringo Tax | 90¢ |
| Cost of a bag of organic strawberries | $1.00 |
| Cost of bus ride to Training Center | 25¢ |
| Cost of 1 pair of ladies rubber boots | $7.00 |
| # of stores visited to cost compare rubber boots | 4 |
| % of waking hours Mari wore rubber boots on site visit | 60 |
| # of blog posts written since arrival in Ecuador | 33 |
| # of photos Mari has taken | 2,200 |
| # of videos Mari has made since arriving | 3 |
| Date of Swearing In Ceremony | 4/4/12 |
