Category Archives: Travel Journals

2021

Posted on March 30, 2021 by admin

Each and every time that we make an effort to begin the early stages of trip planning, I find that I must regroup. It is still too early! We look forward to re introducing our tried and true trips to … Continue reading →

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Douglas Tompkins’ Patagonia

Posted on April 13, 2020 by admin

Douglas Tompkins: Wild Legacy from Tompkins Conservation on Vimeo.

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Watching and Waiting – Adapting to the Coronavirus Pandemic

Posted on March 17, 2020 by admin

March 17th, 2020 Dear Travel Friends, Due to the current unprecedented pandemic, New View Tours travel plans are, of course, now on “hold”: this includes the two Fall trips to France and Spain and the two trips for Winter 2021 to … Continue reading →

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Weavers!

Posted on February 26, 2020 by admin
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Ecuador in Murals 2/5/2020

Posted on February 7, 2020 by admin

By Mimi Hassett (Docent Norman Rockwell Museum) Ecuador is a country with a varied history of tribal cultures and conquest.  The country enjoys the equatorial sun with coastal bounties of fish and beaches along with the high elevations of the … Continue reading →

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High Sierras of Ecuador 2009

Posted on February 6, 2020 by admin

Weavers from Cuzco Peru visit weavers from Agato at Hacienda Cusin! Along with a group from Associated Artists of Winston Salem. Thanks for the good time, Nik Millhouse!  

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Ecuador 2009

Posted on February 5, 2020 by admin

How many friends can you find in this group? Clue: 2009!

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“Mountain in the Sun,” a poem

Posted on February 1, 2020 by admin

Ecuador January 2020 A note with poem from a traveler on the tour “Mountain in the Sun” From Paula Hornbostel, New York City Hi Ramelle, I wrote a poem of thanks Inspired by Ivan, (Ivan Suarez) along the lines of … Continue reading →

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Imbabura Mountain

Posted on January 31, 2020 by admin

Imbabura mountain overlooks San Pablo de Lago in Ecuador – ON the equator. Lush and beautiful part of the world, the Intag Cloud Forest.  Being able to see the volcano mountain top without clouds can be a rare experience

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Les Eyzies France

Posted on January 29, 2020 by admin

It is September. The sky is quickly turning dark; the wind picks up. I have an hour. I choose an outside table at the small cafe where I can feel the fresh air and await fellow travelers while they are … Continue reading →

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Cuenca, Ecuador

Posted on January 21, 2020 by admin

Walking tour of the city of Cuenca today with vistas across remodeled cloister to the “new cathedral” domes (NB there is no tower on the church as the stone structure was so heavy, the walls started to crack!). We pass … Continue reading →

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Mindo, Ecuador

Posted on January 21, 2020 by admin

In Mindo, Ecuador, the New View group finds a full assortment of birds everywhere. We particularly enjoy a garden open to the public especially crafted with a viewing deck and an awning to get out of the rain. I jot … Continue reading →

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Goodbye for now El Refugio de Intag

Posted on January 19, 2020 by admin

Saying good bye to every one at El Refugio de Intag a couple of mornings ago; including a group pix in front of the mural by Sandy Statz – such great times here listening to births, walking mossy paths, living … Continue reading →

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Condor Preserve

Posted on January 18, 2020 by admin

The Condor Preserve above Otavalo is a “must see” every year. The park overlooks the valley of Peguche village, the raptors are flown at the same time of day (11:30 and 3:00). The over sized caged birds are all rescues … Continue reading →

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Laguna Cuicocha

Posted on January 17, 2020 by admin

We tour the rim of this beautiful volcano under the enormous  Cotacachi mountain.  “Lago Cuicocha”means Guinea pig lake.

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Tejido Andino

Posted on January 17, 2020 by admin
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Three Days in a cloud forest

Posted on January 16, 2020 by admin

Three days at El Refugio in the Intag region, a cloud forest in the mountains around 6,000 ft. This is Ivan Suarez is our naturalist guide for the trip. He is a passionate environmentalist/farmer/cafe owner/guide extraordinaire bursting with details about … Continue reading →

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Ecuador 2020

Posted on January 15, 2020 by admin

New View Tours at Hacienda Cusin with Nik Milhouse.

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Ecuador on the Equator

Posted on January 13, 2020 by admin

Cayumbe Volcano, Quitsato on the actual equator – Ecuador

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2020 in Ecuador!

Posted on December 15, 2019 by admin

Download the flyer

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