Birthday Fun on Two Continents! February 19th 2015 I began writing this blog entry at the Benito Juarez Airport of Mexico City: Between flight announcements and TV sports it's extremely LOUD, but I'll do my best to start writing this entry. Tonight I fly into LAX - heading to visits with my Dad, my sister and my brother Bob who will be arriving from Baltimore. "But weren't you just recently in LA?" I hear you ask, dear reader. Well, yes - Nov/Dec ... read more
South America » Ecuador » Centre » Baños The "Republic of the Equator" was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Colombia and Venezuela). Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with its neighbors. A b... ... read more
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