Our first international vacation as a married couple, and the challenges and joys of our trip!
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Outdoor adventures in the Pacific Northwest and beyond, with some occasional reflective storytelling.
Our first international vacation as a married couple, and the challenges and joys of our trip!
Read MoreMy time in Ecuador is slowly but surely approaching its end. Never did I imagine when I set foot in Quito on September 18th, 2015 that I would still be here almost four years later. But here I am. We have completed what we set out to do. Gonza graduated last month from university after…
Read MoreMomipche, Playa Negra, Isla Portete, Rafting, and Laguna Azul with a great friend ❤
Read MoreIn under two months, my closest friends and family members will be visiting Ecuador for my church wedding and reception. For you all, and for any future visitors to my adopted country, I offer the following advice in order to help you blend in here in Ecuador: Don’t Wear Athleisure Any and Everywhere While socially…
Read More(*Scroll to bottom to just see the video*) It happened: my parents boarded a plane on Christmas morning and flew to Quito, Ecuador. For my dad, this was his first trip abroad. For my mom, her first to South America. I’d been waiting for this day for oh, 2+ years. When I first moved abroad…
Read MoreSaturday evening found me sweaty and in tears. We had just been told that our reservation, which I had made a month or so in advance, had been cancelled, because we had shown up after the 4 pm check-in cut-off. This was after I had called the day before to confirm my reservation, and had…
Read MoreHave you ever gotten sick abroad? If you have, you might be aware that ideas about sickness are different from place to place. Read on for an Ecudaorian approach to enfermedades. Prevention is key! Ways to prevent sickness include keeping your windows shut against the cold air, not being a vegetarian and consuming plenty of…
Read MoreA crater lake in the Andes, adventure sports in Baños, and Cotopaxi National Park. Enjoy!
Read MoreHome. What is home? Living in Quito has made me question the definition of home, reworking it to encompass my experiences abroad. I have often wondered how long it must one be in a place to be able to say one lived there. For it to feel like home. Is three months enough? Is 10.5?…
Read MoreVideo log entry featuring Lori’s visit to Ecuador: canyoning, zip lining, swinging, swimming, sliding, jumping, Lori driving a buggy, rafting, and overall having a grand adventure. Thanks for sharing these experiences with me, Lori. Come visit Ecuador, it’s an amazing place. All is possible!
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