Yes, I got my money back. All of it! It took some arguing and threatening to call the police, but I got it back.
My bags were already packed and ready to go. My wonderful tutor, Alba, was determined to help me find a place in the middle of everything and also convenient to her home. The touristy, happening area is La Mariscal in Quito.
In La Mariscal, we were actually headed to a hotel that I found on a bulletin board listing in the South American Explorer's Club. However, the address that was provided was incorrect. Ironically, enough though, the "incorrect" address was of a brand new hotel that had just opened. Still thinking it was the hotel that we were intending to see, Alba and I went in to see what it was all about. It was fabulous for Quito standards. The manager, Juan, was super pleasant and as an incentive for me to stay there, he offered me two free weeks, daily internet service, and even threw in laundry service. I snagged it! Alba and I were thrilled.
Sour then sweet...
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