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The Land of a Million Elephants
Posted on December 17, 2014May 11, 2016

The Land of a Million Elephants

One thing Ben and I wanted to do at some point here was to see elephants. I expected there to be some excursion similar to what we did in the Amazon in Peru, spending a few days in the jungle and observing them in the wild. I was disappointed to discover that’s not really a … Continue reading The Land of a Million Elephants

Silk Weaving in Luang Prabang
Posted on December 11, 2014May 11, 2016

Silk Weaving in Luang Prabang

Sabadee from Laos! Last week Ben and I took a two day river boat on the Mekong from Chiang Khong, Thailand to Luang Prabang, Laos. Luang Prabang took me completely by surprise. The Old Quarter is an east meets west Shangri La, with colonial buildings, French pastries, mountainous jungle views, peaceful streets, and beautiful temples. This … Continue reading Silk Weaving in Luang Prabang

Jungle Lands of Tayrona
Posted on September 28, 2014May 11, 2016

Jungle Lands of Tayrona

When we first arrived in Colombia, Ben and I planned to visit Tayrona National Park after completing the Lost City trek. However, after returning from the trek with aches from head to toe from 5 long days in the jungle, and knowing the park would entail more hiking, we lost the desire. Instead we headed … Continue reading Jungle Lands of Tayrona

Caribbean Coast of Cartagena…and Minca
Posted on August 20, 2014May 11, 2016

Caribbean Coast of Cartagena…and Minca

We’re back – After a year and a half we are back in Latin America and the familiarity of it all feels amazing! It feels great to be thrown back in…to hear Spanish music blaring loudly on every corner, be in the chaotic markets, hear food vendors yelling out into the streets, and experience the unrelenting heat. … Continue reading Caribbean Coast of Cartagena…and Minca

7 Days in the Amazon Rainforest
Posted on July 10, 2012April 28, 2016

7 Days in the Amazon Rainforest

After a few weeks of hard work Christina and I decided to treat ourselves to a 7 day Amazon adventure in the deep, remote Manu Region. The trip actually came by chance. I was in a store looking for pants and overheard three Peruvians trying to guess where I was from in Spanish.  I told … Continue reading 7 Days in the Amazon Rainforest

Bosques de Niebla
Posted on February 18, 2012April 28, 2016

Bosques de Niebla

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

A Week With The Don in Mindo
Posted on February 16, 2012April 28, 2016

A Week With The Don in Mindo

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

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