Christmas is not really a big deal here in Ecuador, at least among the indigenous. There are many christians here because of the Spanish, so it follows that there will be celebration for the birth of Christ as well. But overall it is not something that is over done, just Read more
****Today marks my three month term here in Ecuador, so hard to believe so much time has passed me by. Because the time has passed so quickly, we almost forgot about the visa extension which is a requirement here. We headed into town last Saturday to find out where to Read more
It has been awhile since I have made an entry for the blog, it seems one thing and another always stopping me from getting to it. We have begun a new year and already we have had quite an adventure, one that has marked a time of asking and giving Read more
It seems there are always new things to see, sometimes its things you have walked by more than once but did not notice. I am particularly fascinated by the art on the walls, the talent of the artists extraordinary. There is so much life in the work, the spirit of Read more
Mali is not used to having other animals to play with, so coming here was a bit of a surprise for her, something to get used to. She doesn’t seem to know what to do about this puppy that just loves her, but she has taken a liking to Moishe Read more
It is a bit strange to be thinking Christmas when you step outside here. This is what you see when you walk down the street in December. I love seeing the familiar plants here, reminding me of home and the garden I tried to have there. Not having a Read more
This year is almost finished and I am finished writing my book. Almost a year in making (although most of it in reality was written over many years in my journals), I now see beyond doubt the importance of this story and the possible impact it may have on many. Read more
It seems impossible to realize it is December and Christmas is just around the corner. Thankfully, Christmas is not a bit deal here, as I have alway had a hard time with the season. It brings back feeling os uncertainty, quilt and abandonment. When the kids were small, it was Read more
Yesterday was one of those perfect days, beautiful in every way, reminiscent of summer days spent in B.C. The kind of day spent on a beautiful beach til sunset, then a fire in the back yard enjoying the day to it’s fullest. We had many days like that while living Read more
We had a lovely day, taking a much needed break from working on the book, which gets a bit heavy at times. There was a meeting here at Pakarinka, so it seemed a good opportunity to have an adventure in Otavalo, starting with lunch at our favourite Mexican restaurant. It Read more