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August 26th 2009

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Arriving in LA, Claire was at the airport to meet me. It was nice to spend a couple of days with her and Sam in their lovely beachfront apt. I enjoyed catching up with my nephew a bit, and taking long walks along the beach with Claire. She drove me down to Dad’s place, about an hour south. It’s always an interesting experience to spend a week in Dad's Leisure World Senior Community and get a g... Read Full Entry

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Jill Sare

Sra Sare

I first came to Ecuador in the late 1980's to teach English in Quito. I fell in love with this country, the natural beauty, the warmth and generosity of the people. I went on to work in international education on nearly every continent, but Ecuador kept calling me back. This Chicago girl has a "latina soul"! I've now been back in Ecuador, living here as a permanent resident since 2006. I have done all different kinds of work, from private teaching to teacher training to working with American volunteers as a driver/interpreter to filling in as a substitute hotel manager. I like to keep my sched... full info

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Artesian Water Swimming Pool

Ah! Fresh cool spring water with views of the mountains all around. Heaven!!

Boulder Farmers' Market

Boulder is such a hip city. I like the creativity of this use for old shoes.

Dushanbe Tea House, Boulder

The intricate ceramic tiles were brought over from Russia (?) to create this gorgeous tea house.

Denver Airport - Ski Belt

Only in Colorado! Special luggage handling for skiers.

Reno Airport

A bit of shock to spill off the plane into this scene - gamblers munching hot dogs at rows of slot machines!

Lake Tahoe

Breathtakingly beautiful, especially at high altitude!

Rock Sculpture in the River

A new camp activity - stacking river rocks to make towering sculptures. Artful fun for physics buffs!

Truck full of Tomatoes!

Driving back to LA from Yosemite we passed through Central California's agricultural zone. These tomatoes were on their way to the Hunt's factory - destined to become Manwich sauce!

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3rd September 2009

Joan
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Expect to be in Ec last week of Oct/first week in Nov. If you are ther, see Jean for details JK

3rd September 2009

Cindy Azar
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I travel through you Jill!!!!
What a GREAT trip! I am envious, but also it made me tired reading all the things you did - guess I am getting OLD! Take care of You! I will live vicariously (sp) through you!

4th September 2009

XuXu
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Your trip to US
Jill, great adventures, wonderful blog, beautiful pictures. I am so glad you were able to fill your time here re-connecting, making even more wonderful memories, and enjoying family and friends. Sorry we couldn't get together but even here there are only 24 hours in a day! I took a part-time job so not sure when I'll be back to my Ecuador home, will KIT-- sending Love and LIght

10th September 2009

Trudy Poprovo
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Jill, you are my "other" self.
Loved reading about all your activities on your U.S. trip. If I had made different choices, I may have done pretty much what you are doing now. So you are my other self. I live my life vicariously through you.

2nd September 2010

Kathie Brobeck
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shoes
'47 to '62 every summer - 2 weeks only. Favorite moment, reading list of next day's arrivals in front of the lodge. Staff : '62. New look --Awfully crowded in Sun Sity and much more loosey-goosey atmosphere. Revisited on Old Timers' Wknds twice and had a great time. River just as cold as ever. No aquacades any longer? anyone remember Peggy Tarr's amazing 'Indian Love Call' ? Wish Sandy Beach still existed, but trees are so grown up, no sun there anymore. Small Falls is my favorite place on earth!. Fool's gold, yes!

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