In my last posting about Canoa and the food in Ecuador, it was obvious we weren’t impressed with the food scene. Although we were grateful for some of the more serious restaurants that we found in Quito, and sprinkled up-and-down the coast, most of them (owned and ran by expats) were expensive and offered the … Continue reading
Learning something new can be a challenge. Our environment in which we learn plays a critical role in how we react; and our expectations of ourselves can be overwhelming. Being in a relaxed and positive state of mind – along with a good instructor, anything is possible. With Brandon’s encouragement and instruction, I surfed on … Continue reading
“Today, we are all beginners. We are new to something or some place.” – Whitney Bennett (California), yoga instructor at Casa Del Sol Departing Quito at 10:30 on Saturday night via a Panamericana International ($10 per ticket), we were the only gringos on the half-empty bus. Although it was a nice and clean bus with … Continue reading
Quito, the capital of Ecuador, sits high at about 9,200 ft and is spread between the country’s Andean valley and volcanic peaks. Aeropuerto Mariscal Sucre is known as one of the world’s most dangerous airports because of its location in the middle of northern Quito and its very narrow landing strip. After 22 hours and … Continue reading
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