a journey into the wilderness
It’s just mountain after mountain and twisted trees with a sort of raw beauty that I haven’t quite figured out how to capture yet Continue reading a journey into the wilderness
Category: Ecuador
Tools for Amazon Artisans
to put holes in the seeds to use as beads, the women have to drill a hole by hand into each and every tiny seed. Continue reading Tools for Amazon Artisans
Musings on relationships and a day at the beach
They are one of the very few couples I know – anywhere in the world I’ve been – that after 13 years together, they still seem very much in love. Continue reading Musings on relationships and a day at the beach
A Sushi-Making Christmas Party
Yule logs, reindeer, pine trees and ….delicious Quito mountain sushi! (for those who aren’t quite sure, Quito is located high up in the Andes Mountains, hours and hours from the nearest beach). Continue reading A Sushi-Making Christmas Party
Social Roles and Relationships of Power
What is the economic value of work that woman perform in the home? Continue reading Social Roles and Relationships of Power
A look into traditional Ecuadorian textiles
Ikat is an ancient, traditional dying and weaving technique done completely by hand, but is now in danger of being lost completely. Continue reading A look into traditional Ecuadorian textiles
Wandering Joy 