On the Wing Adventures

09 Sep

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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09 Jul

Ecuador

My Work as a Volunteer

As a Peace Corps Volunteer, I have a lot of freedom and flexibility in my day. Luckily, I’m very self-directed and I look for opportunities...

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24 Jun

Ecuador

Murals of Ecuador

Cayambe The arts are a very important part of Ecuadorian culture. Traditional music is on every radio station, streaming out of every bus and floating...

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17 Jun

Ecuador

Mercados, Markets and Trueques

Buying food is a big part of my weekly agenda. Since I don’t live near many stores and I have to carry everything home on...

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01 Jun

Ecuador

Angamarca – Quiñaluisa Adventures!

In my first six months at site, I was always looking for opportunities to leave my house and get out and explore. Now, with...

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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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