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Day of the Dead

Fri, 2 Nov 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [3940]

We intentionally wanted to spend November 2, Dia de los Difuntos (Day of the Dead), in a more rural area where we could experience what this family tradition is all about. We figured we would head to the town cemetery to see the festivities in action.... Read more >

Tags: Culture

Cruises from Puerto Ayora

Thu, 1 Nov 2007 | By petkat | Views [689] | Comments [2]

We have done two day cruises from here and both were great.At first we thought our plan of having a land based stay here was unusual, but we have met many people here doing the same. One local suggested that there were three places to really try and ... Read more >

Tags: adventures

Road to Otavalo

Thu, 1 Nov 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [1359]

We make our way with our huge packs through historic old Quito, to the bus terminal. Again, we approach the station with caution and vigilance, as everything we've read and been told about this bus station is not good. Bag slashing, strap cutting, ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Puerto Ayora

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 | By petkat | Views [480]

We left Isabela on the 6am boat. There was a full load of people making the trip. The sea was calmer than the trip on Wednesday and we made it into Puerto Ayora half an hour early. They was little bird life around on the sea at that early hour. Peter ... Read more >

Tags: adventures

Ecuador

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 | By nigelb | Views [1220]

Nigel Writes: Rio Muchacho is an organic farm that practices permaculture and other beneficial techniques. (Organic farming being a method of feeding the soil (eg. via compost), in order to produce higher quality fruit and veg in the absence of chemical ... Read more >

Tags: adventures

Happy Halloween in Ecuador

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [4551]

We learned from the hotel manager today that the President of Ecuador doesn't want people celebrating Halloween, so while there used to be big festivities in the city, they've now been banned. The "New Town" part of the city has been famous ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Galapagos Islands

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 | By petkat | Views [804] | Comments [3]

Our plane was leaving Quito at 7, so we had to be at the airport at 6.We were a little concerned to be awake for the taxi at 5.30.It is amazing how you can make yourself be understood.....so with some pointing and buzzing sounds the kind lady at the ... Read more >

Tags: adventures

Quito: Old City Charm

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [968]

We awake to a clear, crisp spring day. Quito is surrounded by mountains, volcanic slopes and rolling hills. Quito's Old Town is classified as a World Heritage site, and walking the streets we can understand why; beautifully maintained and restored ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

First Leg 21/10-24/10

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 | By petkat | Views [465] | Comments [2]

Hola from Ecuador! We arrived safely in Quito after a long flight. Technical hitch in Brisbane saw us delayed and then on a replacement plane. However all things important then went well and then next hitch was Peter´s backpack was not on the flight.... Read more >

Tags: adventures

Orienting Fulbright Grantees

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 | By dkirwan | Views [1085]

For some odd reason, the Fulbright Orientation was held nearly two months after the first grantee's arrival in Ecuador. Therefore, by this time us Fulbrighters had already become well acquainted over various dinner parties and varied attempts at ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase