On the Wing Adventures

11 Oct

Nacional Paro in Ecuador

If you haven’t been keeping up on your world news, or watching my Facebook posts, Ecuador is experiencing some volatile political protests. It’s amazing, scary,...

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More Fun and Adventures with my US Family; A Truly Memorable Vacation with Lucas and Irais

07 Oct

Ecuador

More Fun and Adventures with my US Family; A Truly Memorable Vacation with Lucas and Irais

Lucas, Irais and me, their Aunt Becky, touring Ecuador Once I heard my awesome Tía Becky was going to be living in Ecuador, my wife,...

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30 Sep

Ecuador

Friends and Food in Santa Rosa and Machala, Ecuador

Before heading back north, I used the last days of my vacation to travel to the furthest southwest corner of Ecuador, near the Peruvian border....

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19 Sep

Ecuador

Loja, Vilcabamba, and Zaruma, Ecuador

During another week of summer vacation, I decided to take the opportunity to travel far from my home and explore the southern part of Ecuador. First,...

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09 Sep

Ecuador

Our Visit to Ecuador, a Guest’s Reflection

This summer, during my school vacation, I spent the better part of a month enjoying the sights of Ecuador. My sister, Julie, and my brother-in-law, Doug,...

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Summertime is for the Fiestas de San Juan

29 Jul

Ecuador

Summertime is for the Fiestas de San Juan

Closely on the heals of the Summer Solstice or Inti Raymi celebrations (see a previous post), Fiestas de San Juan and San Pedro dominate the...

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29 Jul

Ecuador

Fiestas de San Juan at Hacienda Zuleta

On the third weekend of San Juan festivities, I saw a poster for a celebration at Hacienda Galo Plaza, in the nearby pueblo of Zuleta....

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24 Jul

Ecuador

Corpus Christi in Pujilí

“Corpus Christi”…. I kept hearing about it… I knew it was a religious holiday, but I couldn’t find anyone who could really tell me about...

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16 Jul

Ecuador

Pachamanka, and Pachamama on Inti Raymi

Last year on Inti Raymi, or Summer Solstice, my friends and I joined a thousand others at a nearby waterfall for a midnight ritual cleansing...

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13 Jul

Ecuador

Angamarca Family Reunion

Although Ibarra is a city with over 100,000 people, it often feels like a small town. One reason for this, is that when I’m out...

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About Me

My name is Becky Wandell and I am a teacher, curious explorer, and citizen of the world. I started blogging in 2018 when I was a United States Peace Corps Volunteer in Ecuador. This experience helped embed my love for connecting with people, integrating into their cultures, and saying "yes" to every invitation. Since that opportunity, I've continued to volunteer and slow-travel through other countries. This Blog is my platform to share with you an honest account of all I am living, learning and experiencing. And with my readers at my side, I always feel a little more brave for the next adventure. My hope is that my stories inspire you to learn about others, consider new perspectives, and dream of taking flight on your own. Happy Reading!

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