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Galapagos Bound
We leave in a couple of hours for the Quito airport for a flight to Guayaquil where the plane will be refueled for the 500-mile trip to the Galapagos Islands. I will probably not be posting here until we return to … Continue reading
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Viva Ecuador!
Sunday, October 24, 2015 The creek that connects our home, Yarina Lodge, with the Napo River is barely wide enough for canoes two seats wide. But it contains three species of piraña, electric eels, and stingrays. On our morning paddle … Continue reading
Two Worlds
Saturday, October 24, 2014 Yesterday we traveled by plane, “chicken” bus, and motorized canoe from the comfortably cool, dry air of Quito, elevation 9,000 feet, to what feels like a steam bath at the Yarina Ecolodge on the Napo … Continue reading
A Day of Contrasts in Quito
Our first day on tour with Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT) began with cherubic voices and inspired dancing at the Sinamune school for disabled children and included a moving encounter with an Ecuadorean woman whose hard life experiences have led to … Continue reading
Ecuador Explorations
When I explore a new country, I like to get to know the music. So early this morning I Googled my way to the music of Fausto Mino and bought his most recent album, Solitario Corazon. Fausto is 35, born … Continue reading
What Wilson Misses Most About America
Our driver today was named after Woodrow Wilson, the American president, and he spent two years in Elizabeth, New Jersey, working at a restaurant owned by his sister and brother-in-law. The cuisine was Ecuadorian-Italian, because his sister’s brother is from … Continue reading
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The One About the Lightbulb and the Hotel Receptionist
There came a moment this evening when my clumsy Spanish gave way to instant proficiency in the sweetest language we humans share–laughter. On our way to supper here at the Hotel Reina Isabela, Deb suggested we stop by the front … Continue reading
Cafe con WiFi in Quito
We checked into our rooms at Hotel Reina Isabel and then found a coffee shop recommended by the woman at reception. On our way from the airport we passed McDonalds, Kentucky Fried Chicken, as well as more local eateries. Here … Continue reading
Good Morning, Miami!
The passengers on American flight 2454 are waking up quietly to light bouncing off clouds into the cabin. We land soon, so I doubt there will be time for the flight attendants to bring coffee. Some people sleep with their … Continue reading
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