01 Feb

Ecuador

Inviting in the New Decade, A Ritual for a New Beginning

As the calendar rolled from 19 to 20, I couldn’t help but reflect on all that I’ve experienced in the last decade, and who I...

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25 Jan

Ecuador

Año Viejo…. Traditions to Send off the Old Year

The turning of the calendar to a new year is celebrated around the world, and South America is no exception.  Here in Ecuador, this favorite...

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11 Jan

Ecuador

Christmas; Blending Traditions from both Americas

Margarita loves Christmas.  That’s a good thing, since she is an artist of all things Christmas.  That’s her business.  We have Christmas hanging in the...

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04 Jan

Ecuador

My School’s Christmas Program

In Ecuador this past year, December 23rd was reserved for school Christmas programs.  Students and their families flooded into the schools to participate in the fun....

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02 Jan

Ecuador

School Events at Agustín Cueva Dávila

For my service this school year, I’ve been fortunate enough to spend two days at my first assigned school, U.E. Teodoro Gómez de la Torre...

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23 Dec

Ecuador

Making Humitas; a Recipe and a Family Tradition

Over the past few months, we’ve joined Jose’s parents, Victor and Josefina, a few times to help them with their corn harvest.  Well, to be...

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16 Dec

Ecuador

Artisans of Imbabura

Throughout this Blog, I’ve often highlighted different types of artistry found in Ecuador.  In today’s post, I’d like to dig a little deeper into the...

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09 Dec

Ecuador

Fútbol is King

In Ecuador, Fútbol is King!  And I’m not referring to the US version of football.  Ofcourse, I’m talking about soccer.           ...

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04 Dec

Ecuador

Feeling Thankful for Thanksgiving

My Peace Corps family, some new friends, and a few  well-missed flavors from home helped make this year’s  Thanksgiving Celebration super fun.    Happy Thanksgiving...

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20 Nov

Ecuador

A Full Day of Food, Family and Fun!

The day after our Halloween Celebration, on November 2nd Ecuador celebrates Día de Los Difuntos.  This is a holiday where families gather together to cook...

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