Feb & March bring Joy & Tragedy

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March 9th 2014

Published: March 26th 2014

The past two months have been full of emotion --on both ends of the spectrum! It all began on February 1st when Mama Tungurahua blew her top -- and this was not just her average three-to-four times a year eruption -- this was a BIG BOOM which shot an ash plume 10 km into the sky - an explosion which was felt all over the country -- the mushroom-like emission visible in Quito 200km north, ashfall i... 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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Lovely Stone Work

An impressive walkway - as beautiful as it is functional!

tender blossom

The Emperor's Cane looks delicate as it first opens, but the hearty bloom that emerges will last for weeks and weeks!

red heliconia

pink heliconia

one of my fave flowers in a luscious new shade of deep pink blending into white

flamingos

fascinating to watch these odd creatures close-up -- backward knees & swivel necks, gorgeous shades of pinky-orange

Waterfall Gals

Lillie, Fay & I in the spray of the falls, Pailon del Diablo (Devil's Cauldron)

Cavern Mouth

The Hughes family poses outside Jaime's mosaic tunnel spa.

Butterfly Love

David and his new friend, a blue morpho flutterby! At the Mariposas de Mindo butterfly park in Mindo.

ash cloud1

Amazing beauty of Mama Tungurahua

ashcloud2

The play of light transfixed and amazed!

26th March 2014

John Steve Adler
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Always fun to read about your adventures
Hi, be well and continue to enjoy your adventures- Steve

26th March 2014

Rachel
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Exciting
That's such exciting news about the new house. Hope to see photos the next time around! Cuidate! Un abrazo!

26th March 2014

"Nene"
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Remembering Equador
I was thinking of you today, and when I got home there was your travel blog! I love following your blog and remembering my time in Equador!

28th March 2014

Penny
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Whew!
Hope you really are ok after the car accident. Enjoy your lovely new digs, and get in touch if/when you're next in NYC.

6th April 2014

Tamara
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Congrats on your new place, Jill! Hope you're having a great time settling in and undoubtedly planning craft/art projects to make it even more lovely. Miss you bunches!

12th April 2014

JillWeeScot
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Congrats on your new home
Dear Jill,each time I get some downtime, I just love to read all about your adventures.Never a dull moment ! Keep well and keep writing !

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