filed in Ecuador on Jul.11, 2011
Hello from the heady heights of the Andes Mountains! We kickstarted the Leapers first week with a whirlwind orientation to Ecuadorian culture and a crash course in Spanish, courtesy of the Yanapuma Foundation. Then on Wednesday, we left Quito and made our way into the Andes by bus, finally arriving in the small town of [...]
filed in Ecuador on Nov.03, 2009
So, it finally happened. The dirty deed was done. We have officially ended the life of and consumed a guinea pig. The reflection: We finished work last Thursday a little worn out and tired. Waiting in ther girls´room for lunch to be ready Jenny was convinced she smelled chocolate cake. Unfortunly, it was anything but. [...]
filed in Ecuador on Oct.26, 2009
Hola all from sunny Otavalo! We´re living it up this weekend blowing cash on indigenous wear. There are alpaca sweaters, hats, gloves, carpets, gourds, and nic-nacs galore. Needless to say, my Christmas shopping is taken care of. Our first week in Chilcapamba was my best week in Ecuador. All of the kids are super great; [...]
