Stories on volunteerism, mindfulness, and responsible travel
Today we started in Mindo and ended in Chugchilan. We took the bus back to Quito then a taxi to Latacunga then a bus to Chugchilan. As we arrived at Latacunga bus station a man yelled at us from across the station to find out where we were going. I said “uhh Chuch-something” and he … Continue reading Bosques de Niebla
The next day, we packed our stuff and took a taxi to the Ophelia Northern Bus Terminal for Mindo. We didn’t know the bus times and when we arrived at the terminal at 11am we found out the bus didn’t leave until 4pm. So we ate lunch at a small gas station that served corn … Continue reading A Week With The Don in Mindo
After breakfast at our place in Alausi, we left for Quito with Ian, stopping at a market along the way. Shortly into our drive Ian remembered that between 4-7pm on Fridays Quito doesn’t allow cars with the license plates ending in 1 into town (don’t ask why). His license ended in 1 and we had … Continue reading A Day in San Francisco de Quito
Day 1 Today we were up at 6:30 to make it out to start the Guayahualco water project. As we arrived, we were prepped to shake every villagers hand look them in the eyes and say Buenos Dias-out of respect. If someone offered you a fist you shake their wrist because they feel there hand … Continue reading Guayahualco (continued)
The only thing we planned before leaving Florida was to participate in a clean water project through an organization called Free the Children. Three of Ben’s friends were down here working on the project and we were lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time to volunteer with them. The project … Continue reading Clean Water Flows in Gulaghuayco
We are less than a week into this journey and I have to say it has already been one of the best experiences of my life. We flew into Ecuador through Panama and arrived at the airport (on time!) to be greeted by a man holding a sign with our names on it. Lex is … Continue reading Ecuador! Vida en Los Andes
