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May 13th 2012

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"Long time no blog" some of my loyal readers have complained. Well, it's finally here! This entry covers a full four months (the longest stretch I've gone since starting to blog in Aug 2006!) In late Feb, I made the long solo drive back down to the coast - 10 hrs - Scarlett's maiden voyage! A good audio book and the trip flies by! It was nice to be able to spend a week with Angela ... 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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Three on a moto

Waiter Antonio (in black) finished his shift just as the gardeners were leaving for the day, so Rommy & Ivan urged him to climb on the back for a lift home.

Staff Lunch

As a volunteer, Tarek took his meals with the cleaning and gardening crews. I seldom ate in the kitchen with them -- too hot and loud! I enjoyed my meals on the cool, breezy terrace.

Tarek & Don Flavio

Don Flavio sweeps and rakes all the paths at Mandala, end to end, every day. He has a slow and steady rhythm and is very focused on his work. No one knows how old he is, not even Flavio himself!

Chifle & Patacon

The two newest employees - they work nights, mostly in the kitchen! Both named for fried plantain treats, Patacon (L) is shyer, but Chifle (all grey) loves to torment the dogs!

Just hanging out...

Way in the back of the gardens, under the clear plastic paneled sunroof is where you'll generally find a few iguanas, draped over the wood beams and basking in warmth. This one measures almost 2 meters, counting his long tail!

Butterflies

One morning there were numerous butterflies, all the same kind, flitting around my bathroom. When I stepped outside I saw a few perched on these tree trunks....they must have all just emerged together. (Hi Mom!)

Rabo de Mono

One of the most striking bushes in the garden is the Monkey Tail -- furry, long and bright wine-red! I had the chance to learn lots of flower and plant names this visit!

Public Services

In an attempt to beautify Puerto Lopez, this shower building got a creative paint job. Alas, for each step forward, the town seems to take two steps back in terms of development of infrastructure.

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28th June 2012

Tamara
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Adios, cabanas de Alandaluz. We shared sooo many good times there! Dinner parties, scrabble games, squid sticks, bagels and lox and a whole lot of Chaco loving. May your next home be as full of love and creativity as your last one! Big hugs from VAN! xo

29th July 2012

Kathy & Bernard
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Found Your Niche
Jill, It was always obvious you'd make the perfect "hostess" in an international setting, but you really seem to enjoy it too. Good on you!!

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