Misty crater camping
the perfect place to escape and find some nature Continue reading Misty crater camping
Tag: ecuador
judge one another as you shall be judged
I work here in Ecuador for a fair trade company. We work with artisans who make handmade jewelry. I think most fair trade companies, we somewhat unconsciously promote the idea that all our artisan partners are just lovely people who are something not unlike charming little elves- whistling while they work- always smiling, and always … Continue reading judge one another as you shall be judged
and the earth gave way
There are moments, when the world ends, at least the world as one person knows it; life will never be the same. But the crazy thing is, that somehow, the rest of the world just continues along- things always as they have been, with barely an acknowledgment of the overwhelming life-changing tragedy that has just … Continue reading and the earth gave way
a split heart
The other morning as I was biking, I suddenly felt the most delicious fall breeze on my face. The kind of breeze the holds the promise of leaves changing colors, apple cider, and the coming of crisp frosty mornings. Except it was April. And I live in Quito, located almost exactly on the equator line, … Continue reading a split heart
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Andi the Chicken
Yesterday I was given the gift of a live chicken. It came in a woven plastic sack. I have never before owned my very own live chicken Continue reading Andi the Chicken
school shoes for barefeet
they say that they must finish selling their chocolate bars before they can go home. The reality of their vulnerability is so apparent. How readily they get in a taxi with virtual strangers only on the promise of new shoes. Continue reading school shoes for barefeet
children of the Amazonian Kichwa
the specialized knowledge they have is quickly dying out as the younger generation losses interest and doesn’t see the value in preserving these traditional arts. Continue reading children of the Amazonian Kichwa
Education in the words of Blanca
“If I could tell my 6 younger siblings something about the importance of studying, I would tell them that if you don’t study, you can’t achieve anything, you have to really put the effort in and later you will get the benefit when you earn your diploma. I hope they listen to my advice.” Continue reading Education in the words of Blanca
Street art of Quito
It goes beyond graffiti to find a new way to transform the dull gray concrete walls of a quickly developing city. Continue reading Street art of Quito
Wandering Joy 