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Category Archives: Ecuador
Warriman – a pyramid
Pronounced WualiMAHN – accent on the second syllable, this archaeological ruin is 2 kilometers on a path from the nearest drivable road in the Intag Cloud Forest region of Ecuador. This sign says, Enjoy the beautiful country! And that we … Continue reading
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Cuicocha Lake
Cuicocha Lake is in the cone of the enormous Cotacachi Volcano, near the leather town of Cotacachi, Ecuador A shaman trail encircles the rim of Lago Cuicocha which means guinea pig lake, because of the two small islands in the … Continue reading
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250th Anniversary of Alexander Humboldt
The 250th anniversary of Alexander Humboldt in Ecuador – a celebration to last all year – rolls out this month. Ecuadorians are appreciating his scientific research, analysis and conclusions that he did through out the diverse ecology of their country. … Continue reading
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Last Day in Ecuador
Here are a couple of pix from Ecuador on our last day – we made a B-Line out of the city for a day trip to another cloud forest – Mindo! An emerald jungle! It poured rain, but cleared by … Continue reading
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Intag Cloud Forest
A very special place in the world.
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New View Tours January Tour to Ecuador is rolling
Here is a typical mountain path view in San Pablo del Lago – this is the Rinconada Trail above Hacienda Cusin where we visit again! (So many years now!) We explore new shops in the center plaza of Otavalo, watch … Continue reading
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Ecuador – High Sierra Tour – February 14 – 21, 2023
10 Days in Ecuador – At your convenience if you design your own tour 5 Days – Add-on tour to Cuenca Refresh and Renew in the High Sierra mountains on the equator. We suggest three destinations over ten days that … Continue reading
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Shade coffee, bananas and lechero
Shade Coffee, bananas and “lechero” stalks that grow together into walls! Very wet last month so upper roads were swamped . Not too much for the 4×4 truck that took us from El Refugio de Intag to Culibri Lodge.
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Colca Canyon
The Colca Canyon is covered in layers of stone step work created by pre-Inca civilizations for high altitude farming. The steep cliffs at high altitude make hiking a true test. We took it slow at first and adapted in three … Continue reading
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Hacienda Cusin
Parting shots of Hacienda Cusin circa 1602- still a favorite!
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The faces of el Refugio Intag
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Enjoying the Cloud Forest of Intag
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Our Otavalo Guide
Our wonderful guide, Christian — in Otavalo.
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Easter in Ecuador
Easter at El Monasterio at Hacienda Cusin with family — in San Pablo, Imbabura, Ecuador.
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Galapagos Travels
What is it like? See a sample itinerary. Galapagos Islands have lured adventurous travelers for decades. With the improvements in the flight to the islands 600 miles of the coast of Ecuador, the ease of access is greatly improved from … Continue reading
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Travel & Yoga!
This October, 2017, join us on a gentle exploration of a beautiful Ecuador taking time to reflect, review and renew the spirit with yoga practice designed around the daily activities. We stay at a new retreat center, a “healing hotel” … Continue reading
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Hiking to Fuya Fuya
Climbed to the base of Fuya Fuya overlooking Mojanda Lake to 13,300 ft, about 3000 ft up. Weather changed every 5 minutes. With Mike Brinkley who gets the award for the most active member of the group this year!
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Hacienda Cusin
Last look back at Hacienda Cusin before travel to Intag Cloud Forest!
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El Refugio de Intag
Last day at El Refugio de Intag in the cloud forest – a beautiful morning here! Lots of avian activity.
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Condor Preserve
Harriett the Harris Hawk at the Condor Preserve above San Pablo del Lago Ecuador.
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