ECUADOR | Saturday, 22 Sep 2007 | Views [633]
As a female in Ecuador, one is subjected to the daily whistling and
heckling of the men that have deemed this an appropriate form of
flirting or getting one's attention. As a gringa in Ecuador, it is even
worse. No less than twice a day, just in walking ... Read more >
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ECUADOR | Wednesday, 19 Sep 2007 | Views [654]
It seems that despite stories of me zooming around the country in bus,
boating on active volcanoes, getting lost on 5 hour hikes, the topic
many of you are asking the most about is "what about school?". I'm sure
the padres will appreciate ... Read more >
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ECUADOR | Wednesday, 12 Sep 2007 | Views [622]
So last night I sat down to dinner of some rice, potatoes and some sort
of meat-looking pieces. I eagerly bit into a meat piece to find the
consistency to be less than satisfying (consistency being EVERYTHING
when I eat), nonetheless, I continued. ... Read more >
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ECUADOR | Sunday, 26 Aug 2007 | Views [640]
The subject is actually the title to the unofficial national anthem of
Ecuador. Every morning, my host mom is singing it as she´s preparing
breakfast with the idea that I will know all the words by the time I
leave. As for now, I just end up ... Read more >
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