ECUADOR | Wednesday, 26 Sep 2007 | Views [162]
In 2000 when Ecuadorian currency reached a record high inflation, the government abruptly converted to US dollars. What did this mean for Ecuadorians? Well, for example, a family-owned home worth 800,000 sucres was suddenly a mere 4,000 dollars (excuse ... Read more >
Tags: Work
ECUADOR | Wednesday, 26 Sep 2007 | Views [152]
Today, Fulbright grantees were ordered to appear at the US Embassy for a security briefing. Our global, academic group was intermingled with four new embassy employees, and various embassy veterans administered the entire group. First we were obliged ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
ECUADOR | Tuesday, 25 Sep 2007 | Views [408] | Comments [2]
While planning my trip to Ecuador, I took into account the essentials, including a book called ¨Climbing and Hiking in Ecuador,¨ written by Mark Thurber. Now of course I intended to bury into research and academia during my stay, but I also intended ... Read more >
Tags: Lost!
ECUADOR | Wednesday, 19 Sep 2007 | Views [194] | Comments [3]
I spent my entire first day in Quito flinging about the phrase " Que bello !" Well of course I meant " Que lindo " or " Que bueno ," but blank stares were hardly a source of correction. Was my pronunciation off? ... Read more >
Tags: I should have known better!
ECUADOR | Wednesday, 19 Sep 2007 | Views [172] | Comments [1]
As usual, I'm increasingly intrigued by the food system here. My family shops at the SuperMaxi, I imagine comparable to Stop & Shop. They shop there because, as opposed to the local markets, it offers fresh, clean, and organic products. ... Read more >
Tags: Food & eating
ECUADOR | Wednesday, 19 Sep 2007 | Views [185] | Comments [4]
Saturday, Sept. 15 2007 They say; " El cielo de Quito es como el caractar de las mujeres. Muy variable ." Well, if you ask me, I just blame it on the mountains. The city is surrounded by an extraordinary panorama of rolling ... Read more >
Tags: Family
USA | Thursday, 7 Jun 2007 | Views [203] | Comments [1]
To be swiftly transported to the the far east, visit this homepage. You won't be dissapointed... http://picasaweb.google.co m/evkirwan
Tags: Sightseeing
VIETNAM | Tuesday, 29 May 2007 | Views [202]
Our trip to Sapa, a small mountain town in North Vietnam, began with an overnight train. Before our group of mothers and daughters clamored onto the train, we stocked up on nightcaps of Tiger beer in the station. Compared to Emma and my many experiences ... Read more >
Tags: The Great Outdoors
VIETNAM | Tuesday, 22 May 2007 | Views [246] | Comments [1]
I arrived at Ho Chi Minh City and was greeted by sweltering heat and a mass of silent Vietnamese who seemed mesmerized by the sight of a wild-haired 'mature' backpacker being knocked over by a pair of equally wild-haired identical twins. Huge hugs all ... Read more >
Tags: Philosophy of travel
VIETNAM | Saturday, 19 May 2007 | Views [207] | Comments [1]
Traveling with four ladies is manageable, so is five. Seven may be stretching it, especially when your choice destination is a town renowned for its tailor shops and food. Our clan of seven women included Ilsa, Izzy, Mamma, Dimity, Emily, Shana, and ... Read more >
Tags: Laughter
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