La Isla de La Plata (or the Island of Silver) is an uninhabited island about an hour by boat off the coast of Puerto López, making it an easy and popular day trip and a “must-do” on our trip. Based on what we saw, all tours are nearly the same. So, although we scheduled ourContinue reading “La Isla de la Plata (the Poor Man’s Galapagos), Ecuador”
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Anaconda Lodge in the Amazon Rainforest, Napo, Ecuador
For the past year, I’ve been taking Spanish classes online. The people in your class change from day to day, so typically, the teachers start by having everyone briefly introduce themselves. Where are you from? Where do you live? Why are you learning Spanish? Consequently, one of the first phrases I learned was “Vivo enContinue reading “Anaconda Lodge in the Amazon Rainforest, Napo, Ecuador”
Rafting in Tena, Ecuador, with Raft Amazonia
We’re switching it up, folks! When Sis and Terry were here, we went rafting with Raft Amazonia, a Kichwa-run rafting company in Tena. We had THE BEST TIME! However, in this case, I don’t think my words can do it justice. On the other hand, Terry’s a storyteller; his words make you feel our experience.Continue reading “Rafting in Tena, Ecuador, with Raft Amazonia”
Our First Visitors in Tena, Ecuador!
Finally! This trip was a long time coming. Sis and Terry were supposed to come to visit back in July, but thanks to the nationwide protests during that time, they ended up canceling their trip a week before they were due to arrive. Shane and I were super excited for them to visit! Somehow, it’sContinue reading “Our First Visitors in Tena, Ecuador!”
Rumi Wilco Nature Reserve: Vilcabamba, Ecuador
Remember when Shane and I went to the Buenaventura Nature Reserve to collect butterflies? Of course, you don’t because it was back in JULY (🤯), and I’ve been incredibly slack about writing on the blog. Well, there was a part two to that trip; the other species we needed lives near Vilcabamba, about five hoursContinue reading “Rumi Wilco Nature Reserve: Vilcabamba, Ecuador”
Buenaventura Nature Reserve, Ecuador
Remember that time I got to go butterfly collecting with Shane and Lucie? Well, we’re back, baby! The lab needed more butterflies, so Shane and I headed back to the field! This time, we started the trip in the Buenaventura Nature Reserve, in the south of the country. We had hoped to come here theContinue reading “Buenaventura Nature Reserve, Ecuador”
BFF Ecuadorian Adventures, Part 3: Mindo, Ecuador
The last stop on our BFF Ecuadorian Adventure was the small town of Mindo, located in a valley about 2.5 hours northwest of Quito. Mindo is known for its biodiversity, and after a few days in Quito, we were ready for a slower pace! Tip: Bring enough cash for your entire stay in Mindo. ThereContinue reading “BFF Ecuadorian Adventures, Part 3: Mindo, Ecuador”
BFF Ecuadorian Adventures, Part 2: Quilotoa Lake
The strike is over! After 18 days, the Ecuadorian government and the protest leaders reached a peace agreement. In the end, they negotiated lower gas prices, more money for education, some debt forgiveness, subsidies for farmers, healthcare improvements, amongst other things. Unfortunately, Sis and Terry still had to cancel their trip (they should have arrivedContinue reading “BFF Ecuadorian Adventures, Part 2: Quilotoa Lake”
The Shwits 