The Flight of Venezuelan Immigrants
24 Feb
Ecuador

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...
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Our English Writing Club
22 Feb
Ecuador

Our English Writing Club

As a teacher, I receive a lot of pressure from Peace Corps to organize student clubs, of whatever topic, as long as it includes English....
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Other Teodoro Happenings
10 Feb
Ecuador

Other Teodoro Happenings

Everyday at my school, Teodoro Gomez de la Torre, is different.  It’s true, Monday mornings usually start with a “Civic Moment”.  Students line up by...
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Feliz Año Nuevo!
19 Jan
Ecuador

Feliz Año Nuevo!

New Year’s Eve, or Año Viejo, is a big deal in Ecuador.  It is easily one of their biggest holidays and celebrated by all with...
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Touring Ecuador with my First Visitors
14 Jan
Ecuador

Touring Ecuador with my First Visitors

Over the Christmas and New Year’s Holiday, my long-time friend Gretchen and her partner Juniper came to visit Ecuador.  We spent 10 days touring the...
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Ecuadorian Christmas Traditions
09 Jan
Ecuador

Ecuadorian Christmas Traditions

For weeks I had been watching the calendar advance toward Christmas, yet I couldn’t believe it was true.  Warm sunny days and swaying palm trees...
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Las Casas de Dulces
04 Jan
Ecuador

Las Casas de Dulces

Peace Corps Volunteers have three goals: to help provide skilled labor to the country we are serving, to teach the people of our host country...
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My New Family!
18 Dec
Ecuador

My New Family!

The Search: “The Gringita Needs a New Family!” Carmen, the owner of the store, introduced me to her family and has treated me like a...
Becky Wandell
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