The day wouldn’t be complete without a Mali walk, so off we went after lunch to investigate the route to Otavalo by foot. Quite different from our daily walks at the airport in Maple Creek most definitely. On the way, just shortly after we took our leave, we came upon Read more
After a long and satisfying walk which at this altitude is quite a challenge, I found I needed to have a wee rest. Of course it was all downhill leaving, making it all uphill on the way home. A good workout for both Mali and myself, one which we both Read more
Another unusual experience here in the Andes yesterday. I was tagging along for the ride thinking that we were just going to visit some family, but we ended up visiting a medicine woman. It was a bit of an unusual experience, but only because I didn’t understand what she was Read more
Not far from where I am staying, are the greenhouses where all the roses sent around the world are grown. Having worked in two flower shops in my life I can appreciate the desire to have fresh roses at any time of the year. Roses are a symbol of love, Read more
Since arriving I have been given time to reflect on many things. There is no clutter here, meaning that the pace of life is slow, there is no television or radio. Where I’m staying they work the land and so are at home unless there is errands to run or Read more
It is a full moon tonight and it is a beautiful spectacle as it sits over the mountain, a view I am able to enjoy from the balcony off my room. Isn’t she beautiful!! Well ok its pretty difficult to see the beauty in this particular photo, you will have Read more
Last night we celebrated. I seem to have landed here at a time of celebrations, which is quite fortunate for me. There was a small group of young women here from England who were volunteering in the area. They spent 2 weeks in this particular area, living with different families Read more
Even Miss Mali has got a new family here in Ecuador. She was greeted by all the family pets when we arrived. I believe she was a bit overwhelmed at the time and I’m sure not overly excited to be greeted by the lively puppy Miguel who was most anxious Read more
This would be the Fall Equinox in Canada, but the Spring Equinox in Ecuador, so what freakish good luck that I arrived here in time to participate in the equinox ceremony that took place at exactly noon. When the clock strikes noon the sun is right overhead and so there Read more
I have been quite fortunate to land in such a lovely place after such a long few days. It was an amazing surprise to come downstairs for the complimentary breakfast to be able to sit in this room and be served a beautiful all made fresh while I waited. the Read more