Category Archives: Travel Journals

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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Ecuadorian Art

Posted on February 9, 2015 by admin

Let’s Go! From Quito. the adventure begins in the comfort of Las Palmeras Inn , a small hosteria in Quinchinche, near the famous Otavalo marketplace. We explore Intag, a remote cloud forest in a private preserve before changing cultures to … 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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Don’t miss the March Tour!

Posted on January 26, 2015 by admin

We will have to close the March Tour this week – Hope that any of you who are “on the fence” will take the plunge and join us! Check out this amazing trip on the website.  

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Quito Churches

Posted on January 26, 2015 by admin

The interiors of the churches in Quito are hand carved wood, painted in gold. It looks like REAL gold! The carved shapes are the local flora and fauna of Ecuador. The finish is naturally well preserved at this altitude where … Continue reading →

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Trips to Ecuador

Posted on October 28, 2014 by admin

Gardens & Trails – Ecuador, January 20 – 31, 2015 12 nights – $3600pp This January we embark on a new view of Ecuador entering from Guayaquil on the Pacific coast for 2 nights; then it is a day long … Continue reading →

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El Refugio Cloud Forest

Posted on June 23, 2014 by admin

On the upcoming September 2014 tour, we return to El Refugio in the Intag Cloud Forest – on newly paved roads! Enjoy the link!  http://elrefugiocloudforest.com/ … this retreat will be an option on the March 2015 tour – absolutely beautiful.

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May Travel Note

Posted on May 20, 2014 by admin

Greetings Friends and Fellow Travelers; Even as an experienced traveler, each of us can find packing is a puzzle – sometimes fun and other times simply overwhelming! I looked to Independent Traveler for advice, and wanted to share a few … Continue reading →

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Patagonia Camp

Posted on February 20, 2014 by admin

Day 6, 7 & 8 Our days at Patagonia Camp consist of excellent meals, attentive staff, good drivers, good-luck weather, and interesting travelers who have also chosen this remote hotel/camp. Each night we pick what we would like to do … Continue reading →

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Perito Moreno Glacier – WAM!

Posted on February 19, 2014 by admin

Day 4 February 19, 2014 The Hotel Quijote wasn’t bad at all. We actually slept. Note to self: need more research and development on surviving tourist town – or avoid El Calafate completely. Thinking we will need a picnic of … Continue reading →

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Upsala Glacier from Estancia Cristina

Posted on February 18, 2014 by admin

Day 3 February 18, 2014 A Estancia Cristina for our second day! The landscape is beautiful here. Only those who come to the ranch will see this glacier, as there is no other access. The excursion this morning begins at … Continue reading →

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Estancia Cristina

Posted on February 17, 2014 by admin

Day 2 February 17, 2014 Estancia Cristina was built a hundred years ago to be a sheep farm. It is at the edge of Upsula Glacier in the Patagonia National Park. Our pick up is again early. We have seen … Continue reading →

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Patagonia Redux

Posted on February 16, 2014 by admin

Day 1 of Trip 3 February 16, 2014 We are planning a trip to Patagonia to see the Chilean National Park to experience the mountains, the lakes and the glaciers on these long summer days on the 50th parallel at … Continue reading →

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Colome Vineyard & Town of Cafayate

Posted on February 14, 2014 by admin

Day 10 February 14, 2014 James Turrell Museum at Colome Vineyard After an overnight at Hacienda Molinos and a morning to tour the village of Cachi, we pack into the van for the winding explore to the infamous Donald Hess … Continue reading →

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