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September 12th 2018

Published: September 19th 2018

As always, my low-key semi-retired life ends up getting more busy than I expect! In the past two months I've received several visitors (back-to-back visits from two of my closest Ecuadorian friends!). I've driven back and forth to Quito half a dozen times (helping my friend Shana renew her passport and visa, picking up donations, transporting friends' family members to and from the airport and dri... 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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Bottle Wheel Wall Continues

Getting ready to add another colored bottle wheel wind break. Prior to this addition I risked being strangled by my bedsheets while trying to hang them out to dry!

Another new bed for CiCi

Using a big pillow and an old cotton sweater, Jody made this daybed for CiCi...she likes to chew bones here, but prefers to stretch out at night.

Arcoiris

Such a vivid rainbow! Interspersed rain and sun most days makes for frequent "regenbogen" / "arc en ciel"

Cabellera de la Virgen

The Virgin's Hair waterfall, tucked in the corner of our wee valley and visible from all over Baños! The new water park just built at the base is called La Virgen Recreativa (recreational virgin?)

Fertile Farmland

All around the base of each volcanic peak are rolling hillsides of lush green patchwork.

Mandarinas!!!

Shana's tangerine tree was so heavy with fruit that the branches were bending!

Pelileo Market from Above

Mostly wholesale but also a variety of other fruits and vegetables. I love when you can climb above and look down on a market scene.

Wholesale Tomates

Pondoa, Patate & Pillaro are all huge tomato growing regions; here they're sold at Pelileo's Friday market.

Basket Vendors

This is also a region for making baskets and straw mats (petates or esteras).

Mannequin Toddlers

Cute display of kids' pants in Pelileo, the blue jean town a half hour from Baños.

Scary Mannequins

Who painted those eyes...creepy!

The Ilinizas' Craggy Peaks

Iliniza Norte and Sur were crystal clear during one drive to Quito. La Sur (the southern one) is the snowcapped point on the left.

Stuck in Traffic

Taita Cotopaxi as seen from Bartolome de Las Casas neighborhood of Quito. I had to sit thru six red lights to get through this intersection, so I took a few pics of the volcano.

19th September 2018

bonnie moreno
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mama tungurahua is my neighbor
Jill, I hope when you're back in the US you can make it up to Portland. Would love to see you! So sorry to hear about your bad luck day, but you always bounce back stronger than ever. Stay well.

19th September 2018

Tamara
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Thanks for sharing news of your adventures. I'm so glad to hear you've been using the rice wrappers! I love those things, and have been finding endless ways to stuff them. I've also double-triple stacked them and used them in lasagna-like layered baked recipes. I'm happy to hear you're also feeling much betters. Big love to you, Mama J.

25th September 2018

Julia Franks
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Thanks!
Hi Jill! Thanks for sharing those beautiful volcano photos!! And Cicic is looking healthy and happy too! Hugs, Julia

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