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14th March 2023

Jaci Gamaza
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Wow
The last man on earth perhaps. . . . what a great capture.

14th March 2023

Jaci Gamaza
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Spectacular!
Love th perspective in this photo! Shows the expanse of nature, the shelter available, and the human element!

14th March 2023

cabochick
Andrea

Fun!
Everywhere in this world I’ve been, the ceviche is always just a little different. My fav is our Baja ceviche made in a cup in the back of a pickup with a spicy Clamato type brine. Delicious! Oh and btw I thought the empanadas were adequately crimped.

From Blog: Ecuadorian Cooking Class, but What Month??

13th March 2023

The Chef does Quito
I'm glad our walking tour took us to the market and on a chocolate tasting or your eyes may have glossed over early in the day! Always fun hanging out with you and enjoying your snarky humor! MJ

13th March 2023

Snarky Humor?
Well, as I would say on the trip "I'll allow it." But yes, having the food and chocolate did go a long way in soothing the traveling beast.

13th March 2023

Back together
It is always fantastic traveling with you!

13th March 2023

Ditto
We do make a fierce traveling team!

13th March 2023

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

Cooking class
I personally think your attitude to not announcing that you're a chef when you're in a cooking class says a lot about how down to earth you are :) Sounds like a fabulous cooking class and I'd love to try the plantain empanadas! The Ecuadorian tree tomato looks very much like a tamarillo. Did you use it in the cooking class?

From Blog: Ecuadorian Cooking Class, but What Month??

13th March 2023

Thank you
What a great way to look at that. It is true, because when I am in a class, I am there to learn, not strut my stuff. This was a very good class, and we all enjoyed it. We did not cook with the tree tomato, but we did try it. I will have to look up the tamarillo.

From Blog: Ecuadorian Cooking Class, but What Month??

12th March 2023

liliram
liliram

Hi Chef!
Oh my, can’t imagine you committed that major lapse. But truly nice of Maria for accommodating you 3. Another great culinary adventure. Fun! And hey, I love that “actuary” idea of Dave. You’d never know when they come in handy.

From Blog: Ecuadorian Cooking Class, but What Month??

13th March 2023

Silly Chef
I can't believe it either. Even standing there, I was focused on it being Thursday the 23rd. I didn't even think about what month it was. But yes, Maria went far above and beyond, and I was very grateful. This was a fun class, and another great travel moment. They can't all be without drama.

From Blog: Ecuadorian Cooking Class, but What Month??

10th March 2023

The Answer is No unless you Ask
Dave is always surprised when I ask for something and people say yes. I was hopeful and she agreed to teach us a month early! The plantain empanadas were surprisingly good. I'm glad we learned something new. It's always great being in the kitchen with you and you are fun in cooking classes. ... the alcohol didn't hurt. MJ

From Blog: Ecuadorian Cooking Class, but What Month??

10th March 2023

I Agree
It was such a shock when you did this and she agreed. And what a fun evening it was.

From Blog: Ecuadorian Cooking Class, but What Month??

10th March 2023

Mountain Goat Brenno
It was amazing watching you zig zag your way to the top.... and we laughed as the guide was behind you... ah... I think you are supposed to let them lead. but I guess your long legs took the lead. Excuse me but those were Arabian horses we rode before- not just normal horses. Whiskey, Tequila and White Wind were docile and probably tired of the same 2+ hour ride in the National Park. Indeed the saddest empanada I've ever had or will ever have. I'm glad that experience is behind us. MJ

10th March 2023

Let the Guide Lead?
Now that is something I hadn't thought of. Good point. lol This was such a fun start to the trip.

8th March 2023

Waddads Travel
Lori & Susan

What a great start
Sounds like a great start to your new adventure! I can't wait to hear all about the Galapagos - it's definitely on my bucket list. Got a laugh out of your building blah blah landmark blah blah FOOD. You know your priorities. Siri has also let me down once or twice ...

9th March 2023

Thank you so much
Thank you so much for your comment. This was a great trip. I am glad you enjoyed my humor. I do know what is important to me, and tell my stories the same way I talk with my friends. Please put the Galapagos up higher on your list if you can. They were truly spectacular.

8th March 2023

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

And it begins...
Sounds like Travel Brenno is gearing up for a big adventure... or should I say Travel Brenda? :) Maybe Buena Brenda can be your Ecuadorian persona?! Ok I'm getting too carried away with this. Looking forward to reading about your experiences. Love the food photos :)

9th March 2023

Love the beginning of a trip
Ah, Brenda. This is something I have dealt with my whole life. I am not too upset when I get Brandon or Brian, but Brenda I cannot tolerate. Still, I prevented it, and off I went. Brenno was with me on this trip, and you will see a lot of him. lol

6th March 2023

Rich Haas
non-member comment

Wow
This is such a cool photo. You need this framed and displayed.

8th March 2023

I Agree
Thank you Mr. Haas, you have a point. Thank you for reading the blog, and thank you for the comment and suggestion.

6th March 2023

We were definitely high!
Dave here....hope this finds you back in your Seattle digs with a big bowl of stew! Where will the band meet up next?

8th March 2023

Where Indeed
I am home and enjoying some down time before heading back to work to fund the next trip. Can't wait to see where it will take us.