the woven lies of Organo Gold
Although there has to be small spot in the back of their mind, one that they force back down, that realizes its all a lie. Continue reading the woven lies of Organo Gold
Category: Ecuador
home-made kite flying
There is freedom waiting for you,
On the breezes of the sky Continue reading home-made kite flying
Education in the words of Elvis
“Sometimes I’ve thought about dropping out of school, but then I thought ‘this is my future’…this is how I can help out my mom and make her proud, sine she’s made so many sacrifices for me.” Continue reading Education in the words of Elvis
A Thank you letter to God
Since its not a holiday here in Ecuador, I went in to work like any other day, the only difference that I was feeling sorry for myself, that I couldn’t be with my family. Not exactly the type of attitude that you would hope for on an official day of thanks. Continue reading A Thank you letter to God
Education in the words of Tatiana
“My favorite part of school is when they take us to hospitals and the patients tell us all about their lives.” Continue reading Education in the words of Tatiana
Fireworks over Plaza San Francisco
Plaza San Francisco is incredible any time of day – but at night lit up by fireworks its becomes magical. Continue reading Fireworks over Plaza San Francisco
A bit more about Ecuadorian Ikat
A little while back I wrote about meeting Jose, who is the lead artisan in one of the few remaining Ikat workshops Ecuador. Recently, I had a chance to go back and learn even more about the complex and highly detailed process that goes into creating one of his beautiful scarves. Continue reading A bit more about Ecuadorian Ikat
Education in the words of Tamia
“Education can change the world – or at the very least, change a town economically. School helps to achieve all of the goals that you have in your life.” Continue reading Education in the words of Tamia
a day of Artisan fun
We recently got to invite all our artisans out for a fun day hanging out at a hacienda – complete with horse rides, paddle boats, 4-wheelers, a pool and of course, a delicious lunch. Continue reading a day of Artisan fun
rushing
“There’s something about rushing water that I can watch for hours and feel as if I need to do nothing more. It’s alive in a way that’s greater than any description of it…” Continue reading rushing
Wandering Joy 