Where Have You Been Traveling, Monica?

I’ve been busy working in a new project for my Spanish Speaking Mom Readers, but before that I spent some days in a place without Internet connection.

We went to the San Antonio Farm, in the San Antonio Community, located in the Intag Region, Province of Imbabura, here in Ecuador.

Sounds like far away? Well, the access is a bit complicated but truly worth the hassle.

Here some pics:

We left clean and tidy

From the bus: San Pablo Lake and the Imbabura Volcano

After about 6 hours and 3 buses we got to Cuellaje. Not so clean anymore

Next day at the San Antonio Community. The grand-grandmother and her grand-grandsister. The 8mo baby was born at home, has been breastfed from birth, is carried on the back of her grandma, and wear diapers only part time. I was surprised to find this family traditionally practicing Elimination Communication. I had the feeling of being in a Continuum Concept workshop.

At the San Antonio Farm

Fresh carrots for dinner

A big leaf

We found other kids, of course

Fishing

In our way to milk the cows

First time milking a cow

At the school: the vegetable garden

Showing the flute to the 5th and 6th grade students

With the students of 5th and 6th grades. Carlos is the little one there

Feeding the little chickens

Horseback riding

Orchids

The locals are so gentle and friendly with kids

Flute practice

Look at the spider!

Leaving from Cuellaje back to Otavalo, in our way to Ibarra, and then Quito

I loved the place and want to go back soon

If you’re visiting Ecuador, this is a fantastic and affordable place to visit for those who like experiencing and learning from other cultures. Learn more about the San Antonio Farm and Community here: Intagtour

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Shots From Mindo, Ecuador

Last week we went to Mindo for 2 days. Mindo is a small city located to the North-West from Quito, and is known for the high biodiversity of its surroundings.

Here some shots from the trip:

The day before the trip we stayed with my dad in the North of Quito, so we could leave early in the morning from the bus terminal.

We took a bus called “San Pedrito” #19

Eating Tilapia (St. Peter’s Fish) in Mindo

Playing with bamboo sticks, near the river

Carlos were trying to fly so we can go faster

After about 3 hours walking uphill, we reached our goal. However, it was too late to ride the tarabita.

A tarabita is a basket hanging from a rope bridge, like a primitive cable car.

Back to the hostel

Night walk looking for frogs, insects and other little animals of the forest

The next day we were the first to ride the tarabita

View from the tarabita

The small city, to the left

This patient dragonfly waited until I was done taking a good picture of her

Cocoons, in the butterfly farm

Loved these luxurious cocoons!

Inside the butterfly farm

Resting in the hammock. There were lots of hummingbirds, that I failed to picture. Too quick for my lense!

Back in Quito, waiting for the bus

Next time I’m bringing a mosquito net!

We’re Hooked: Heading To Mindo!

I’m hooked on traveling.

I mean to say that we’re hooked on traveling!

Within a few hours we’re heading to Mindo, 2 hours to the Northwest from Quito.

Mindo is one of the most beautiful small cities in Ecuador. It’s sourrounded by a GREEN cloud forest, waterfalls, a diversity of birds (more than 400 species), orchids, butterflies and other wildlife. A real paradise that I had yet to visit with Carlos.

This is what I mean with “GREEN”:

photo credit: chook poo

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