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February 15th 2019

Published: February 26th 2019

Fair warning...this will be a blog entry of many photos and not so many words. I'm trying to get it written and published before the next big event in my life...the arrival of my niece Tovah and her boyfriend Max in Ecuador. I'm so excited to show them around, but I need to sew up this chapter before starting on the next. It's been over two months since I got back home, and more than a little chal... 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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Ribbon Cutting

Grand Opening of a new English school in Pelileo, the next town over from Baños. I had helped the owner, Rose, write her master's thesis on English teaching methodologies.

Downtown Views

We had a spectacular day at the Water Museum, with clear skies and huges views of Quito's Historical Center.

My Retina

Once my eyes were fully dilated the opthamologist took photos of the retina in preparation for cataract surgery. He was very hunky...too bad I couldn't see him much!

View from Bellavista Cross

High above Baños the view of town is breathtaking. It fills the valley like a bowl of whipped cream!

Dinosaur Rock

My name for this ancient lava formation at Lligñay Gorge.

Sentinels of the Pastaza

This dramatic rock face rises straight up from the river bed. Even more stunning as afternoon light shifts...

San Martin Gorge

...with a little side cascada. Waterfalls abound, popping out after a rainy night!

Whimsical Blossom

I call this flower "The Seussicle"

At MiraMElindo

A fave hotel in Rio Verde, half hour east of Baños. Lovely orchid gardens and yummy food as well. It's named for the flowers which grow all around. Miramelindo means "look at me pretty"

Las Juntas

Birthplace of the Pastaza River---where the Chambo River meets the Patate, Long bridge in the distance means you've almost arrived in Baños.

New Bloom

Here's a bloom I'd never seen before...the Amazon basin is bursting with vivid color and form.

Pailon del Diablo Falls

Classic view of the Devil's Cauldron Waterfall. As many times as I've visited it never fails to impress.

Wrong Turn Great View

I tried taking the back road home from Riobamba (more direct but not all paved). A wrong turn brought me to this magical gate...

Xmas in Baños

Sant'as sleigh is parked in front of the Santuario de la Virgen de Agua Santa - the main church in Baños.

Baños Street Scene

A pilgrimage site for indigenous folk of many different regions. These three gals are on their way to the Santuario

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A Few of my Favorite Things

The upstairs shower has a built-in shelf, the perfect place to display some of my favorite bottles.

Bday Cheesecake for Tina

My friend Sue visited with her daughter Tina and we had a special dinner to celebrate her birthday.

Oops! Spell check

Whoever put the candles on Christof's cake did not speak English well!

Funky Courtyard

San Marcos is an artist district in old Quito. Lupe and I wandered, peeking in doorways.

In San Marcos

Lots of street art, like this embellished window frame.

26th February 2019

Penny palmer
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