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Rituals for the Dead | Dec 19 08'

by Kristin + Frank a male traveling as a couple from Portland, on vacation in Cotacachi

We have had two experiences in Cotacachi that have offered us a very different perspective on remembering and relating to the dead than anythi... Continue reading »
Quito, Ecuador, our "home base" for the next two months | Jan 13 09'

by Denny & Sally a 60 year old female traveling as a family from Wilson, on vacation in Quito

"We feel lucky to have stumbled upon this city adventure!"

First visit: January 14-17, 2009 Denny and I left Santiago, Chile for Quito, Ecuador, ... Continue reading »
The Quilotoa Loop, Chugchilan & Banos | Feb 03 09'

by Denny & Sally a 60 year old female traveling as a family from Wilson, on vacation in Chugchilan

""Beware of bus stations!""

Packing up and leaving Quito, Ecuador, and the Travellers’ Inn today, we called a taxi and were dropped off at the bus stat... Continue reading »
Photos Photos Photos!!!! | Jan 30 09'

by Withasilente a 23 year old male from Johnson City, on vacation in Bahia de Caraquez

well first and foremost, for all that was wondering, my mustache is coming in nicely. i figure it would give me the upper edge in any conversation.... Continue reading »
Otavalo Markets - Animals, Artisan Goods, Food | Dec 20 08'

by Kristin + Frank a male traveling as a couple from Portland, on vacation in Otavalo

"Otavalo Saturday market - the largest in South America"

At 8 AM the animal market in Otavalo has been in full swing for almost two hours. As you approach the market, the streets are lined with vend... Continue reading »
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador | Dec 30 08'

by Lori and Ian a traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in Guayaquil

"They spent an hour and a half on North Seymour where they saw swallow tailed gulls, Frigate birds (red chested and white chested magnificent), marine (they are the dark ones in the photos) and land (some gold chested) iguanas, Darwin finches and blue-footed boobies (yes, there is a bird called this)."

2009-01-02The flight was uneventful and after one stop and approximately 3 hours, they arrived in Balstra on Santa Cruz Island. They were met at th... Continue reading »
Otavalo, and its "Giant Saturday Market" | Jan 27 09'

by Denny & Sally a 60 year old female traveling as a family from Wilson, on vacation in Otavalo

""walking around in a daze" -- so much color, so many choices"

Quito, Ecuador, is our “home base” from which we wander. This weekend we took a four day trip north to Otavalo, supposedly... Continue reading »
Quito, Ecuador | Dec 28 08'

by Lori and Ian a traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in Quito

"The first steeple they went up included a rickety wooden bridge over the top of the sanctuary of the church and several sets of steep ladders that you could see straight down through."

2008-12-30Little did Lori and Ian know that their entrance into Quito would take 2 hours. Their plane arrived late into Quito and two other planes... Continue reading »
Dia de Accion de Gracias (Thanksgiving) | Nov 26 08'

by Kristin + Frank a male traveling as a couple from Portland, on vacation in Cotacachi

Thanksgiving is of course an American (and OK, Canadian) holiday, not celebrated in places outside those countries, like Ecuador. I have had severa... Continue reading »
Bus Ride to Quito | Nov 21 08'

by Kristin + Frank a male traveling as a couple from Portland, on vacation in Cotacachi

We have spent almost all of our time in and around the small town of Cotacachi. However, we have undertaken several short visits to Quito, the capi... Continue reading »