Tungurahua Wakes Up - Maxi Goes to Sleep

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December 13th 2011

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How can I even begin to describe what it feels like to be living at the foot of an active volcano – Mama Tungurahua woke up once again on Nov 30th. Her name means “Throat of Fire” in Kichwa. My name for her is “Dragon Belch”! She last erupted in April, just before I left for the US. Since the upper slopes now had more than six months of regrowth, this most recent eruption set afire the u... 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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Falling Water

On the hike down to Rocio Falls at Machay we passed about 8 lesser falls along the trailside. On the sweaty hike back up I dipped my head beneath a few of them!

Rushing Rio Blanco!

No matter how many photos I take of rivers, streams & falls, I can never capture the exhilarating rush, the refreshing breeze and uplifting sound created by the swishing & splashing.

Fresh Sugar Cane Juice

Refreshing and Energizing -- pure pressed sugar cane juice with a splash of lime. Ahhhh!!!!

Ride 'Em Cowgirl!

Goofy statue at the zoo -- I just had to get on for a photo op!

Bromeliad Blossom

Intricate patterns of Pacha Mama's paintbrush! (Pacha Mama: Kichwa words for Mother Nature)

I hafta go to the "BADROOM"!

Seen at an Internet Cafe in Banos. Realizing their OOPS!, the owners had covered the D with duct tape, but I found it pulled off again. Too funny!!

Awesome Orchid!

This bloom is pale lavender pink on the other side, and bright pink as seen here, with the small purple blue blossoms below. A very varied flower!!

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20th December 2011

Peg
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Volcano
Hey, we live in Cuenca and would like to come over to Banos and see this powerful sight. Could you recommend a hotel where we might stay and have a view of the volcano at different hours? What else does Banos offer besides the hot springs? Thanks!

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