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Rituals for the Dead | Dec 19 08'

by Kristin + Frank a 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 »
Dia de Accion de Gracias (Thanksgiving) | Nov 26 08'

by Kristin + Frank a 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 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 »
FAQ: Part 1 | Oct 29 08'

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

Upon popular request, we prepared answers to many frequently asked questions. One note up front, the answers apply to Cotacachi and surroundi... Continue reading »
Magical Mohanda | Oct 22 08'

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

We had a spectacular outdoor adventure climbing the peak called Fuya Fuya that guards a pristine lake in an area of the highlands called Mohanda. O... Continue reading »
3rd Chapter on Purpose | Dec 28 08'

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

"Purpose can be found anywhere..."

Well, our time in Cotacachi is coming to an end. We return to our home in Portland, Oregon, USA in two days. The experience of getting to spend thr... Continue reading »
Food Culture in Cotacachi | Dec 27 08'

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

"Andean culinary treats--from lupines to guinea pigs"

The food culture in Cotacachi and the surrounding area left us longing for some things at first. There is not a "cafe culture" tradition here ... Continue reading »
Christmas Celebration at the Indigenous School in La Calera | Dec 21 08'

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

"Another lesson in simplicity"

The school in La Calera, one of the 42 indigenous villages around Cotacachi, has about 100 students in 7 grades and a total 5 teachers. The s... Continue reading »
FAQ: Part 2 | Nov 27 08'

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

Here is Part 2 of the FAQs many of you have been waiting for. I hope the answers will provide you with many new insights into life here in Co... Continue reading »
Assistance to the Indigenous People of Cotacachi | Nov 25 08'

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

The indigenous people around Cotacachi (called Otavaleños) have made the greatest impression on us. They are a beautiful people, steeped in t... Continue reading »