Where Have You Been Traveling, Monica?
October 23, 2009 by Monica
Filed under Places & Trips
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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Monica, it looks like you all had a great time! I yearn to one day live in that kind of a self-sufficient, more primitive environment.
Although I do enjoy the air conditioning when it’s 100 degrees outside. And would hate to wash my laundry by hand. Of course I’ve gotta have internet connection…
Okay, so maybe that’s my kind of vacation environment, lol.
Hi Monica, I thought you have been quiet for awhile. These pictures are beautiful. I love seeing how these people live simply. Thanks for sharing.
Emily, I loved the place and truly had a great time. However, like you, I have my needs after being an urban citizen for over 3 decades.
A great place to visit, but can’t imagine myself living there.
Mindy, I’ve been working on a project for Spanish speaking wahms, that have kept me busy besides traveling and regular chores. We’re planning another trip for this week, but the destination is still undecided.
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