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”
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Munich and Prague: A mini-European adventure
Yep, you read that correctly! I’m so behind on the blog. I mean, I know I don’t need to justify this to my ten regular readers, but editing as a job really takes away the desire to get back on the computer after work. Fun fact, we’ve lived in Ecuador for a year! Actually, itContinue reading “Munich and Prague: A mini-European adventure”
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”
Bremen, Germany
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Time for Christmas markets, folks! The 6th edition of “The Shwits Drink Too Much Glühwein” was hosted by Bremen, Germany with a special guest – our friend, Kaitlin, joining us all the way from North Carolina! Bremen, Germany’s 11th largest city, is located about 3 hours westContinue reading “Bremen, Germany”
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