Category Archives: Ecuador

Travel News – September 2015

Posted on September 4, 2015 by admin

Dear Friends, As we say au revoir, adios and farewell  to the beautiful summer season of the Berkshires, it’s sooner than you think until the chilly winter months of winter arrive!  Time to take a few days to refresh and restore … Continue reading →

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January 2016 – Art Tour To Ecuador

Posted on July 6, 2015 by admin

in the High Sierra of Ecuador January 7 – 17, 2016 The High Sierra of Ecuador is a perfect destination for the practicing artist: sketch, paint, photograph, study language, or simply jot notes as you explore the multiple layers of … Continue reading →

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Good morning Cotocachi

Posted on April 16, 2015 by admin

Are you there? The skies are open, the hills saturated from last night’s pounding rain and you are right behind a bank of clouds that look like a splendid snow capped volcano reaching up to 16,800 feet. I am on … Continue reading →

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Travel Post: Equatorial Line at 3 PM

Posted on April 16, 2015 by admin

This is the equatorial line at 3 PM only 3 days before the March 21st equinox. at Quitsato (Quitsa means middle; To means world) The giant sundial is situated at this location that is in alignment with the mountains and … Continue reading →

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Travel Post – fond memories of El Refugio de Intag

Posted on April 6, 2015 by admin
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Travel Post: Ecuador – Intag Cloud Forest

Posted on March 28, 2015 by admin

Back from the beautiful cloud forest of Intag where at El Refugio the river rush is so strong it buries the sound of the bird calls.

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On the Equator

Posted on March 16, 2015 by admin

On the Equator in 4 days this shadow will move to the center of the line – which aligns with the mountains in the distance. This is the only place on the planet where there are mountains to mark the … Continue reading →

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Travel Post: Ecuador’s Otavalo Market

Posted on March 14, 2015 by admin

Otavalo market is as crazy as ever on Saturdays!

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Cotacachi

Posted on March 13, 2015 by admin

We have just visited Cotacachi, Ecuador, north of Quito. A mural by Pavel Eguez is near the community cultural center; it is in the style of the famous Ecuadorean artist Guayasamin. Then just down the street is the plaza and … Continue reading →

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Las Palmeras Inn and San Pablo Lago in and Around Peguche

Posted on March 11, 2015 by admin
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Pan American Highway

Posted on March 9, 2015 by admin

Many friends have traveled with Michael and Ramelle Pulitzer to Ecuador, but it is a NEW View here since the NEW Pan American Highway access road to the NEW airport! Still plenty of beautiful landscapes and hiking paths to meander. … Continue reading →

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Travel Note: March 2015

Posted on February 14, 2015 by admin

Dear Friends and Fellow Travelers, Below are a couple of travel pix to warm you up on this beautiful snow day! We are going back to Ecuador March 9 – 19, 2015 – there is still time to sign on … Continue reading →

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Guayaquil

Posted on February 14, 2015 by admin

Guayaquil is Ecuador’s largest city and main port. It is home to a bustling import-export business. Tourism is on the rise as well, thanks to a new international airport and urban renewal projects along the River Guayas promenade and in … Continue reading →

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Art Tour

Posted on February 13, 2015 by admin

The destinations we visit are perfect for the practicing artist: sketch, paint, photograph or jot notes in your journal as you explore the multiple layers of diverse culture and beautiful scenery in the various communities. Ecuador and Peru are enriched … Continue reading →

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Ecuador!

Posted on February 6, 2015 by admin

We always enjoy the country hospitality of Las Palmeras Inn www.laspalmerasinn.com. Las Palmeras Inn, is improved each year – the best WIFI ever! We continue to enjoy the famous textile market of Otavalo, especially meeting so many friends along the … Continue reading →

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March 9 – 19, 2015 in Ecuador!

Posted on February 6, 2015 by admin

After a marvelous visit to Ecuador earlier this year, we are delighted to invite you to join us again. Gardens and Trails – Otavalo, Quito, Cotopaxi! Refresh and Renew in the High Sierra of Ecuador. We start in Quichince above … Continue reading →

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Hacienda Cusin

Posted on February 5, 2015 by admin

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Say Yes to NoNo – a small town in the cloud forest

Posted on February 4, 2015 by admin

This little town is only 45 mins from Quito, tucked behind the enormous Pinchinche volcano! After finally leaving the city behind, the road turns to bumpy dirt with potholes; the landscape becomes mountainous and green with patchwork patterns of different … Continue reading →

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Morning Walk through Cuenca

Posted on January 30, 2015 by admin

 

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Discover Cuenca

Posted on January 29, 2015 by admin

Cuenca is a colonial city with lots of church steeples, a mix of indigenous and mestizo peoples, and a few US ex pats running around in blue jeans and sneakers!      

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