The good life of the Ecuadorian coast
Jun13

The good life of the Ecuadorian coast

I thought this view would be really cool to share with you.  It′s from our room at the Samai Lodge outside of Olón, Ecuador.–Tigger

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A little taste of Cuenca life
Jun11

A little taste of Cuenca life

We live very close to one of the four rivers that run through Cuenca.  Every time we walk by we see many locals washing their clothes in the river and then drying them by laying their laundry on the nearby grass.  On weekends the whole family will be involved, and it’s a several-hour process.

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A taste of indigenous Ecuador
Jun04

A taste of indigenous Ecuador

We recently went to visit Cañari (pre-Incan) and Incan ruins outside of Cuenca. This photo is a door an indigenous home.  One of the most photogenic doors I’ve ever seen. For more photos of Cuenca and some of the nearby ruins, check out our Facebook page.

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Monday photo
May28

Monday photo

I took this photo while in Baños de Agua Santa, the adventure capital of Ecuador. Water flows from a waterfall and comes directly into these basins where locals come to wash their clothes. It was kind of cool to watch.

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Tigger’s 1st Monday photo installment
May21

Tigger’s 1st Monday photo installment

I was so happy when Tigger decided to contribute to the blog, especially when he chose to do it with photography.  I think seeing photos through a child’s eyes is always so meaningful and powerful.  We went on a photo “safari” to various places in our current home of Cuenca, Ecuador, and after reviewing his various shots he decided on this photo he took of our housemate’s dog Lukey.  And I’ll have you...

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Monday photo
May14

Monday photo

I saw this abandoned hotel while we were en route to Barrio Chino, Havana, Cuba.  It was one of those moments when you see something and think Wow! That would make a great picture! It’s one of my favorite shots.

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