We had rain last night, the dust has settled, the gardens will be fresh and happy. I’m pretty sure it’s because Willak washed the car and Matilda watered the garden, that we at last got more rain. There is a sense of happiness here, at least for me. Laughter is Read more
I have been going through the stories of my book “Finding Home” which includes stories about the animals I have drawn and the impact those close encounters have had on me. It is because of these beautiful creatures big and small that I have been able to heal and move Read more
This is a picture of the mountain we climbed on Sunday from the perspective of the balcony I sit on every morning. It is very difficult to get a picture without the clouds covering the top where the volcano is, but still it gives you an idea of how tall Read more
What a day we had yesterday climbing Imburura attempting to get to the volcano at the top. We left a bit too late to make the climb from our tour guides home, but because we did not know if we would have the time to come back we still went Read more
Well we saw yesterday when coming home from Otavalo, the the picture is complete, the signature and stamp are there. Truly inspiring….. While in Otavalo we went with a new acquaintance (who just happens to own a coffee and chocolate shop), to a new community called San Raffael. This Read more
**Note: I wrote this entry over a week as it was quite long and involved. I decided to include both the tour bus visits as a result. Late yesterday afternoon (October 2nd), a bus full of people came to the center to learn about Pakarinka and the Incan traditions, Read more
Well the last time I saw this mural, I thought “what’s left except maybe a few touch-ups?” But here we are….. The picture doesn’t really do her justice, she is very beautiful in full colour. The detail is fabulous!!! I think all that is left now is the artists Read more
Otavalo is quite famous for its market day from what I’ve read, so today Igot the chance to go see it for myself. It is amazing, just the sheer size of it is overwhelming. There is a regular market that goes everyday taking up a square block, then on Saturday Read more
Excerpt from “Finding Home” ………I learned years later that my father was malnourished when he died, and I can see now that as I became more tuned into his spirit, I developed a yearning to understand him and what he went through. Unfortunately, I just did not realize that Read more
Often during the days here there will be a surprise journey, an unexpected visit, or a conversation that will make the light come on. Yesterday was one of those days for me, a day when all three of those things happened. So I sit here at 3:30am, unable to sleep Read more