29
Apr
More Teodoro Happenings…
It’s a rare week at my school, Teodoro Gomez de la Torre, if we actually have five full days of classes. Here’s a glimpse into...
22
Apr
My Birthday on Volcán Imbabura
50 years. It’s hard to imagine. It’s hard to say. But April 17th has come around 50 times in my existence and here I am....
15
Apr
Carmen; Mi Tía, Mi Amiga
Si desea traducir este blog al español, desplácese un poco hacia abajo, haga clic en el botón “traducir” en el lado derecho y elija “Español”...
07
Apr
They live in EL CAMPO!
Weeks ago, when my Ecuadorian family informed me that they spend Carnaval each year at the home of their grandparents, I said, “Can I go?”...
01
Apr
Celebrating Carnaval in Bacun, Ecuador
Carnaval in Ecuador is insane. It’s not something to be described, only experienced. Start with a lot of canned spuma (think sweet smelling shaving foam),...
22
Mar
Cancun, Mexico; a Little Family and Fun
In late February, I experienced a little culture shock when I joined my US family at an all-inclusive resort in Cancun, Mexico for the destination...
14
Mar
Ecuador’s Coast
In Mid-February, while the students were taking their first semester exams, I took the opportunity to explore some of the coast region of Ecuador. It’s...
08
Mar
A Tale of Two Hikes: Cotopaxi and Pasochoa
Although a little out of sequence, here are some photos from my latest big hikes. Volcán Cotopaxi is an active snow-capped volcano just south of Quito...
24
Feb
The Flight of Venezuelan Immigrants
If you’ve been paying attention to the news, you know that Venezuela is having an economic and social crisis of epic proportions. Why is this important for...