Category Archives: Ecuador
From North of Sixty to Zero: Our Yukon Friends Visit the Middle of the World
We had the pleasure of meeting up with more Yukoners on our travels. In April, our dear friends Rob and Edie came to Ecuador on the trip of a lifetime. First, we met them in Quito, and had a few … Continue reading
The Best Little Country in the World
[A joint post by Joe and Lori] Back in Ecuador Joe and Lori are back in Ecuador. In Cotacachi. Much like last year, we are using it as our Ecuadorian home base, and have reconnected with friends Juan Carlos, Eddie, … Continue reading
Sitting on the Banks of the Tomebamba River
Since we arrived in Cuenca a few days ago, and settled in at the Hotel Apartamentos Otorongo (http://www.hotelotorongo.com), we have been sitting in these surprisingly comfortable plastic chairs, sipping our first and second coffees, watching the Tomebamba river go by (yes, … Continue reading
This Tour Has Seven Days
What follows is a guest post by our friends Richard and Andrea, capturing their visit to Ecuador in Jan, 2013. On approaching Quito by air, on a clear Sunday afternoon, every turn of the aircraft offered a glimpse of steep … Continue reading
Coming Soon!
Sold? In case you were wondering, we have been busy with negotiations to sell our house in Whitehorse. Fortunately, our friends Richard and Andrea, who graciously agreed to write a guest post about their experiences in Ecuador while visiting us, … Continue reading
Mindo Is For The Birds
Mindo, a small town about 2 hours northwest of Quito by road, is located in a lush cloud forest, nestled in the Western Andes. Mindo is renowned for having one of the highest number of bird species in the world. … Continue reading
Cincuenta Part 3: So Many Beautiful Haciendas, So Little Time
In the third and final instalment of my birthday celebration, we visited another beautiful hacienda with our friends Beverly and Jack. Hacienda San Isidro (www.haciendasanisidro.com) is a short drive from Cotacachi on a windy road through the green countryside dotted … Continue reading
Cincuenta Part 2: La Mirage is Real
After much deliberation we decided to spend my actual birthday at La Mirage. Our friend Lidia suggested we have lunch and a spa treatment, and, as neither of us had ever had a spa treatment before, we thought it would … Continue reading
Cincuenta – A Family Affair
I had no idea I would be so happy to celebrate my fiftieth birthday! It seems like such a great time of life – we are healthy and happy and enjoying every single day. We are so grateful for everything. … Continue reading
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