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February 15th 2007
Published: February 15th 2007
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Living in Watchimak South America » Ecuador » Tena By tonyandkerensaFebruary 15th 2007Tony Allison We first heard of Watchimak when we were in Quito and thought it might be a good community for Kerensa´s research. We decided to visit the community in a Community Volunteer capacity for a month to learn more before making any decisions. We left Tena on a three hour bus ride to Comuna Los Rios... Read Full Entry



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Caterpillar SnakeCaterpillar Snake
Caterpillar Snake

A lot of jungle insects have very cool defenses to look like something they are really not.
Planting YucaPlanting Yuca
Planting Yuca

Kerensa´s reasearch is very focused on the importance of Yuca to Quichwa culture. (No, that isn´t a camera strap...it´s a...nevermind.)
Planting YucaPlanting Yuca
Planting Yuca

Yuca is planted as cuts from the stems of other plants.
Carrying YucaCarrying Yuca
Carrying Yuca

The Quichwas carry all of their things in large baskets and bags on their heads.
Working HardWorking Hard
Working Hard

Kerensa in becoming known for her willingness to help work in gardens.
Planting TomatoesPlanting Tomatoes
Planting Tomatoes

Tomatos are not a traditional plant in Watchimak. This is a new experimental garden.
Tony at Carlos´ houseTony at Carlos´ house
Tony at Carlos´ house

All of the kids love pictures so they can look at them on the camera
Ken & SusannaKen & Susanna
Ken & Susanna

Other volunteers from England and Spain.
DancingDancing
Dancing

When a volunteer leaves the community, they throw a big party with lots of drinking and dancing.
Kerensa at Paula´s HouseKerensa at Paula´s House
Kerensa at Paula´s House

Quichwa families are generally large. Paula & Francisco have 11 children.
Levi FrogLevi Frog
Levi Frog

This frog gets his name from his blue legs that look like jeans and a t-shirt.
Dugout CanoeDugout Canoe
Dugout Canoe

We took a trip with Nelson in his dugout canoe.
Making ChichaMaking Chicha
Making Chicha

Chicha is a staple drink for Quichwas. Kerensa got to make different types of Chicha with all of the women of the community.
Traditional MealTraditional Meal
Traditional Meal

A meal of yuca, roasted pata nuts, palm hearts and shoots, and plantain juice. Most of our meals include at least one traditional dish.



29th April 2007

super chevere
hasta yagama!!

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