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Party Celebration in Paradise
Sometimes we wonder how we ever had time to work! Our friends hosted their anniversary & birthday party at their beautiful home. The video is some of the highlights of the party! It seems like every week someone is having […]
Look Who Is 80!
Birthday Party Bill decided he wanted to have his 80th Birthday Celebration at our home and invited some of our new good neighbors and our special friends. Turns out he had invited 50+ folks! Be still my heart! So, the […]
Hello 2024: Celebration La Mirage
Bill has the flu! Oh No Well they do not call me Nurse Cratchit (similar to Nurse Ratched) for nothing! I felt like was Flying Over The Coocoo Nest for sure if I missed the New Year’s Eve party at […]
Melancholy Christmas 2023
2023 Christmas Eve Last night as I laid snug in my bed the skylight over head featured a bright amazing clear moon. So, I began to reflect on Christmas past. My parents did not have a rich life and I […]
Amici Cannis: needs your donation support
I did not have any idea when moving to little Cotacachi, Ecuador that the Amici Cannis Animal Hospital here provided state-of-the-art veterinary health care for our precious pets. Using a combination of Ecuadorian Veterinary medicine coupled with state-of-the-art USA health […]
The Great Pretender
I just cannot get the lyrics’ of “The Great Pretender” by the Platters out of my head. Do you remember how it begins? Oh-oh, yes, I’m the great pretenderPretending that I’m doing wellMy need is such, I pretend too muchI’m […]
THE WINNER IS…..Buffalo Billy
July was the first Chili-Cook off competition at Airport Suites in Quito, Ecuador. Bill prepared the chili using an old fashion cast iron pot that he brought from Texas. He used his outside gas stove top nestled in our outside […]
2023 Fiesta de la Jora: Paseo del Chagra Horse Parade
The annual Fiesta de la Jora was in full swing in little Cotacachi, Ecuador. A favorite is the Paseo del Chagra Horse Parade. The horses prance eagerly at the bridge that leads into Cotacachi. The riders are anxious to get […]
Red Bracelet: luck and protection
Howdy! Gosh, we are now going on 9 years since we moved from Texas to the little town of Cotacachi, Ecuador nestled between 2 volcanos high in the Andes mountains. I was first introduced to the little red bracelet custom […]
Adiós Ole Smokey…Hello Plata Annie
BRONCO BILLY Maybe the title should be adventures with cars in Ecuador. Buckle your seat belt because here we go with our adventure. We never thought we would need a car in little Cotacachi, Ecuador since we walked to town […]
Sing Out If You Want To Be Free!!! Updated Version
We are now going on year 8 and man the time really flies by. During this time when the world seems to have gone crazy, we are still blessed to be living in little Cotacachi. So yes we are still […]
YIKES: What to wear in Cotacachi, Ecuador
Everyday clothes in Cotacachi are comfortable and casual. It is recommended to dress in layers. Generally, I wear blue jeans, a shirt, socks, and walking shoes. Good walking shoes are a must since you will be doing a lot […]
Welcome Change to Ex-Pat Driver’s Licence Requirement in Ecuador
So I have been wanting and slowly studying to obtain my Ecuadorian driver’s license. Of course, the written exam is in Spanish. In the middle of August a set of at least 65 changes included in the reforms of the […]
Yes, Karen! San Miguel Homes & Gardens, Cotacachi: Legit HOA
Yes, Karen some folks living in San Miguel Homes & Gardens in little Cotacachi, Ecuador might tell prospective property buyers that it is not a legit HOA. However, the city has declared in writing that we are indeed recognized as […]
FedEx Tarnished Service Reputation
FedEx CEO Fred Smith told Fox News that Huawei shipping errors were emblematic of an ongoing problem, with export controls creating “confusing situations” that tarnish the company’s reputation. Well, they are tarnishing their very own FedEx reputation when they lose their customer’s boxes […]
FedEx: Voice Mail Without Phone Ringing??????
I am still so frustrated with FedEx which I now refer to as Sneaky Snakes but as they say in Texas “I am like a dog with a bone” and just not letting go. Don’t mess with retired folks that […]
FedEx Dirty Little Secret
Part 4 Thank you Channel 2, Salt Lake City, Utah for exposing FedEx’s Dirty Little Secret. To watch the report you will need to wait while the advertisement run….frustrating but then the news report will follow. FedEx Secrets (click on […]
USA FedEx: Where is my box of pet diabetic supplies?
We are Texans in Ecuador. My blind diabetic Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is needing his diabetic testing and supplements. A friend was to bring these from California but then the unwanted Chinese Export engulfed the world. So it was decided […]
FedEx: Mr. Fredrick W. Smith, CEO Where Is My Box??????
PART II FexEx Customer Service and specifically Mr. Fredirck W. Smith CEO has not responded to any of our inquiries. Is there anyone out there that can help? Please like & share! Texas Annie Ecuador www.texasannieecuador.com Please like, share, and […]
USA FedEx: BLACK HOLE
PART ONE Our friend living in California had been planning on visiting us in Ecuador. He was going to bring some items for us. However, then the Unwanted Chinese Export arrives and we determined it was just not worth the […]
Cotacachi Moon Just Watching and Wondering
Hello Moon you appear to also be so much isolated as you hover over little Cotacachi just watching and wondering about what has happened in the world. My life as I have always known it is now ever-changing. We’ve seen […]
Adiós Independences Day
What a difference a year makes! Last July 4th is now a distant memory along with all my other family memories. Last year we were co-hosting a huge celebration making over 100 copycats What A Burger’s Texas Style. Life seemed […]
Self Quarantine 100 Days
This little guy keeps me grounded so I know what day it is since days just run into days and then weeks and then months. Yikes, how time flies when you are old. Yes, today was day 100 of staying […]
What A Difference A Year Makes: Mother’s Day 2020
A year ago on Mother’s Day, we were celebrating by having a wonderful breakfast surrounding the luxury of the La Mirage Garden Hotel and Spa in Cotacachi, Ecuador. They offer the best complete breakfast you can find anywhere. So that […]
Locked Down Day 61 : Part 6
Scrub, Scrub A Dub Little Cotacachi: take this COVID 19! The city also disinfects all vehicles entering or leaving Cotacachi. Yikes, sometimes the mystery solution is sprayed inside your car. No worries we have not used our car. Veggie. fruit, […]
Cotacachi Arrival of the Beast: Part 5
The inevitable is here with the arrival of the COVID-19 beast in the small Andes town of Cotacachi, Ecuador. So as the story goes a nurse in our town has the dreaded virus. I am not sure how this has […]
COVID – 19 Ecuador: Perhaps Helpful Information Part 4
CORONA Common Sense: Written by a Respiratory therapist to help fight the COVID – 19. Common sense wisdom with those that have the virus and trying to stay home. To improve your chance of survival. This applies to the otherwise […]
COVID – 19 Ecuador Quarantine Part 3
The featured image photo was created by Cotacachi photographer Susan Bridenstine. She took the photo of Cotacachi playground equipment designated as dangerous sums up the COVID -19 threat. Please watch the video below from a friend and practicing attorney in […]
COVID – 19 Ecuador Social Distancing Isolation Part 2
March 29th is our 14th day in total isolation which is more than distancing which means not leaving your home. People 65+ cannot leave their homes at all. So if you need shopping done you need to find someone younger […]
COVID – 19 Lands in Ecuador: Part 1
January found me observing on the internet the unfolding events in China regarding the Coronavirus just as the entire world was watching. February Bill & I were both sick with a terrible cold and sore throat. One of the customs […]
Pets Poisoned In Cotacachi, Ecuador
Cotacachi is a beautiful little city nestled between 2 volcanos in the Andes which we have lovingly refer to as the “Mayberry of the Andes “. Recently, a darker side is showing its demon face. This began over the 2019 […]
Pray for Ecuador: State of Emergency
For our United States friends, family and blog followers I am writing this so folks will understand what is currently happening in Ecuador. I am not sure that people in the United States are aware of the situation here since […]
The Road Less Travelled
You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And you are the one who’ll decide where to go […]
Red, White & Blue: North American Style In Ecuador
Yes, we celebrate July 4th in Cotacachi, Ecuador. While we have left our beloved County founding roots are not forgotten. We had a group of around 50 folks celebrating at friends home. Bill and I were invited to help host […]
“Ugly Americans”
I never understood the term Ugly American until my experience in Ecuador. So you might think to live in Ecuador you might worry about the Ecuadorians, Columbians or Venezuelans. So far the only folks we have had to worry with are […]
A Simple Christmas
We are now deep into the holiday season and thinking about what has changed. Yes, our Christmas is simple when you think of our previous Texas Christmas which involves shop till you drop and your credit card is full. I […]
Hello Fort Lauderdale
So this post might be somewhat boring to readers but my blog started out as a journal for us. So bear with me as I create memories of our latest trip to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. We like taking a direct […]
Exploring Healthcare in Ecuador
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Discovering
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Yikes!!!! 7th Decade Arrival
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Expats Celebrate July 4th
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Inti Raymi Celebration of Life
In the Andes Highlands when the corn turns golden, it is the season of thankfulness and celebration during the annual tradition of the Celebration of Life. The most robust celebration in Ecuador occurs in little Cotacachi. I like to compare […]
Inti Raymi Cotacachi Children’s Parade
When the corn turns golden around the 21st of June the Celebration of Life festivities in begin in Cotacachi, Ecuador. The event begins with the children’s parade and everyone is all decked out! So from the youngest to the oldest, […]
June Beat Goes On
June is really a busy month so here is another posting segment. We had a great Sock Hop Dance in little Cotacachi. Someone commented that it is wonderful that we have 2 American Style Bands that perform for us on […]
Dancing Horses, Mariachi Band & Mexican Food
June is a very busy month in Cotacachi so this will one of many June posts. No, we are not in Mexico but at the grand opening of the La Tola Rosario Restaurant in Cotacachi. The party was over the top […]
Paseo del Chagra (horse parade)
Every year the Paseo de Chagra begins in Cotacachi and ends in the next town of Quiroga. The Ecuadorian cowboys have a special relationship with their horses and Chagra literally means Spirit of the Highlands. The Cowboys have exceptional horseman […]
Texas My Texas
Back to Texas to visit with family, friends, and doctors! We arrived in Austin and then drove to Arlington to await our annual visit ugh with our doctors. Luckily with the life, we live in Cotacachi we are healthier than […]
Winter Sun Artisan Fabric
I discovered Winter Sun Designer Clothing when a couple of gals started selling last year’s design at our little Cotacachi market. Wow, I was immediately hooked! I have never seen anything like the creative handmade design of the fabric. So […]
Wedding in the Andes Countryside
Catching up with March on my blog. So hang in there I am nearly caught up! March came in with a roar and nothing like a lamb since I am busy beyond belief. Winky Boy’s favorite veterinarian is getting married! […]
Say Cheese
Going back in time to February as I catch up on my blog posts. So we are off to the Cayambe Cheese Festival which produces some of the best cheese in Ecuador. So we load up our trusty Bronco Billy […]
Mardi Gras in Cotacachi
Going back in time to February 2018 as I catch up on my blog posts. So what keeps us so busy? Well, there are lots of parties. We have friends that host an annual Mardi Gras party plus seems like […]
The Winner is….Billy Boy
Bill has never made chili before but thought now was a good time to get cooking. Our local S & L Artisan Meat host an annual chili cook-off on their farm. So Billy Boy decides that bacon, bacon, and bacon […]
2017 Burn Baby Burn
In Ecuador at the stroke of midnight, people around the country burn effigies of politicians, pop culture figures, and other icons of the year in the streets. This tradition of burning the “año viejo” (“old year”) is symbolic of cleansing the bad from […]
WOW! Year 4 and another Season of Angels, Cotacachi, Ecuador
I am sure you wonder what has happened to my blog posts. Year 4 has been very busy and I am amazed how full and busy our life is in little Cotacachi. I guess it is good that when a […]
Whale of a Tour
Bill and I had on our bucket list a trip to the coast to watch the whales. We eagerly signed up for a road trip to the coastal community of SAME with our wonderful tour guides Milton, Patricio, and Bonnie. […]
Where In The Heck Is Texas Annie Ecuador ????
Ok, Ok, Ok I know that I am so far behind on my blog. But retirement is so darn busy here in little Cotacachi. Who could have imagined? I have already written about Billy Boy’s escapade with US healthcare in […]
January 2017: If My Friends Could See Me Now
(click on the arrow to play the music) Starting 2017 off with a bang at the fabulous La Mirage with my friends and Mr. B with all the hopes and dreams of a great year. I think the lyrics of […]
USA Healthcare versus Ecuador Healthcare
First thing’s first where in the heck has Texas Annie been? The answer is simple very busy with life and a few issues dealing with US healthcare which is not for the faint of heart. The saga begins as […]
So This Is Christmas In Cotacachi
Enjoy the music to put you in a Cotacachi Christmas state of mind. Feliz Navidad! The season of angels is here in full force. Fireworks, fireworks, fireworks which we can watch from our casa much to the horror of our […]
2016 Christmas Blessing
Enjoy the music! “May you be blessed With the spirit of the season, which is peace, The gladness of the season, which is hope, And the heart of the season, which is love.”
Leaving on a Jet Plane
So what have we been doing in November? One word sums it up BUSY. We made a trip to Delray Beach, Florida for a writer’s conference and then a quick trip to see my daughter and her husband on the […]
Mystical Magical Local Artisan’s
Click the play button below to get you in an Ecuadorian happy state of mind! Art in Ecuador comes in many forms such as paintings, construction, wood carving, weaving, metal work, and more. So I am going to share with […]
Still Off The Grid And Loving Life
July has been a difficult time for our world. Just because we live in a little piece of heaven does not mean we are not connected with the state of affairs all over the world. I watched the Dallas events […]
Greatest Gift of Love is Letting Go
My theme song is dedicated to my sweet dog Q. E. My Girl by the Temptations Well, I have not had the energy to post on my blog lately. We have been busy with lots to share but it has […]
Hello’s & Goodbye’s
First, let me say that we were in Texas when the earthquake struck the coast of Ecuador. Our home is in the Andes and we were not affected except for some swaying of the houses. No damage anywhere in Cotacachi, […]
Foodie Quest or Where is the Beef???
The theme song I have chosen again this month for part two of the last posting is On the Road. If you have registered Texas Annie Ecuador please click on the red link to access the full blog including music and slide shows. […]
On The Road Again
The theme song I have chosen this month is On the Road Again. Living in Cotacachi affords us a great home base to explore the other cities in Ecuador. If you have registered Texas Annie Ecuador please click on the red link to […]
HELLO! HELLO! HELLO!
The theme song I have chosen this month is all about taking chances. New adventures require taking that first scary step and watching doors magically open. The adventure will not begin until you take the plunge of that first step .Bill […]
Christmas in the Andes
I always try to select music that is inspirational to me. For some reason if you are a registered to my blog you will not hear the music. I hope you will log in directly to the blog and enjoy […]
November: Oh My Year 3
Wow! It is hard to believe that we are starting on our third year in Cotacachi and still lovin it! We have learned so many life lessons during out time here and made new and interesting friends. I can tell […]
So Thinking About Moving To Ecuador?
Enjoy the music by Chayanne just to get you in the Spanish frame of mind. RENT or BUY The following comments are strictly my own but come after 2 years living in Cotacachi, Ecuador. So the first question is do […]
Heart to Heart
My anniversary theme song dedicated to my husband for a wonderful romantic adventure that continues. Starship “ Nothing Is Going To Stop Us Now”. Enjoy the music! August is long gone without a blog update. I am amazed that while […]
Take A Chance On Me
I have noticed on Facebook that there is a campaign in the United States to clear all of the dog shelters. This is close to my heart since I was a volunteer at Arlington Animal Shelter in Texas. So, I […]
Rescue Me!
Please enjoy the music: Rescue Me: Chess Soul Amici Cannis Association is located in Cotacachi, Ecuador and supported by volunteers providing services to spay and neuter street dogs and cats. They frequently sponsor fund raising events and one of the […]
Saga of the Traveling Wine Glass
A Good Friend and a Glass of Wine! Enjoy the music by LeAnn Rimes. So what is up with the saga of the traveling wine glass? Well this little wine glass originated in Texas and was given as a gift […]
Ecuadorian Road Runner’s
Ecuador has an abundance of homeless dogs that sometimes are referred to as Ecuadorian Road Runners. These dogs roam the streets looking for food and the kindness from strangers. There are dogs that live on the roof of houses which […]
Ecuador to Texas Change in Geography and Attitude
I hope you enjoy the music by Bon Jovi: Who says you can’t go home? So we went back to Texas in April for a brief visit. Wow-what a shock the change in geography and attitude. I always find it […]
Trains, Shopping and Qigong Classes
To enjoy the music click on the 1. “Trip the Light” March is already turning out to be another busy month! I have just picked some greens from our garden to make a salad for dinner tonight that will be […]
CELEBRATION, CELEBRATION, CELEBRATION
Billy Boy’s Birthday Party We started off the evening with friends stopping by our house for a pre-party. We honored Bill with a wine toast and he even received some gifts such as a fancy device to scratch his noggin, […]
Animal House!! V-Day (have I lost my mind)?
Our neighbors have two dogs Sassy and Max and hired a house/pet sitter to take care of them while they traveled. This is how the week started! The house/dog sitter called and told us that Sassy injured her foot and […]
La Mirage 2015 New Year's Eve Party!!!!
Hello 2015! Invited friends for a pre-party celebration in our room LA MIRAGE BLUE & RED NEW YEARS EVE PARTY […]
Happiness: Visit to Azaya Casa Communal
Yes, another blog posting but I have so much to share so bare with me! Please click on the arrow below and enjoy the music HAPPY by Pharrell Williams. Gringos Engaged in Community Spirit During the Christmas season, it is […]
"Jingle Bells" Christmas in Cotacachi!
The build-up to Christmas is filled with parties, parades, and special events! However, the actual Christmas Day for us was simple just talking with family & friends. So there was not a lot going on until that night when we […]
Christmas Eve: Prayers, Fireworks, Parades and Season of Angels
Please enjoy the beautiful music by the Canadian Tenors “The Prayer” one of my favorites. It is the night before Christmas and I am typing away on my computer keyboard and busy editing Christmas pictures for my Texas Annie Ecuador […]
Twin Sites: Texas Annie Ecuador vs Cotacachi Confidential ???
So what is up with Texas Annie Ecuador & Cotacachi Confidential???? Last year, when I started my blog my original intent was for family and friends back in the USA to share in our Ecuadorian adventures. Wow, what a learning […]
A blog About La Mirage Tree Lighting Ceremony
December is going to fly by with parties and more adventures. So again I am going to publish my blogs more frequently but make them shorter. We were invited to an invitation-only tree lighting ceremony in the gardens of La […]
Blog About 2nd Thanksgiving In Cotacachi, Ecuador
I have decided to shorten my blog into smaller articles since some folks indicate that they have had problems accessing it. So trying only a slideshow without music. I have also worked on my blog to enhance the speed but […]
A Blog About Friendship
Click on the music below and enjoy the slide show of a few of my friends! This may take a moment to load so I hope you will hang in there. Scroll down to read the rest of my blog. […]
Music & Slideshow of Our First Year in Cotacachi, Ecuador
Please Click on the first Music Tab arrow above (it may take a moment to load the music…but it is worth the wait). Then scroll down to enjoy the slideshow of pictures of our first year in Cotacachi. This is my […]
Farewell & Hello
Our friends from La Mirage gave a going away party for Sandra in the true La Mirage style. Sandra’s visit was to short and the time went by so fast. She was the perfect guest and I miss her so […]
Finally A Guest From Home!! Part Three
Middle of the World: Standing on Both Sides of the Equator Rosadex Rose Plantation Downton Abby? No it is “Hacienda la Compania” Party for our La […]
Finally A Guest From Home!! Part Two
Sandra fell in love with La Mirage and now understood why we loved Cotacachi so much! Life in Cotacachi would not be the same without La Mirage. Bon Appetite La Mirage Style Sandra really loved the La Mirage Spa . […]
Finally A Guest From Home!! Part One
We moved to Ecuador on October 21, 2013, so we are fast approaching our one-year mark. Folks already living here warned us that even though people promise to visit they most likely will never come. This certainly did not apply […]
Authentic Switzerland Cheese: I thought this was Ecuador?
Yanayacu Dairy Farm and Cheese Tour We took the bus on a winding, harrowing, mountain road which sometimes was so close to the edge it took your breath away. The road was beautiful but not for the faint of heart […]
FESTIVAL CHAGRA GOLD: Quiroga 2014
So what on earth is The Chagra? Well it is known the Spirit of the Highlands and is equivalent to a Texas Cowboy but in Ecuador. The cowboys are famous for their exceptional horseman skills and their unwavering training of their horses. Hundreds of […]
Return Trip To Texas: Yee Haw
After 6 months it was time to return to Fort Worth and Arlington, Texas for a visit with family, and friends, and to shop until we drop. We needed to get all of those little things that we forgot to […]
Shake, Rattle and Roll
“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly […]
Our Rustic Little Casa (Viva el Alamo de San Miguel): before and after!
2013 BEFORE PICS View from the outside front gate. Front of our house with decorative security bars. Non-working fountain. Removing rocks along the drive. Back wall prior to replacing. Maria’s pasture. First priority is to get the wall replaced. On the […]
Carnival Celebration; Tour Artisan Talent; Down on the Farm Chili Cook Off; Hacienda Cusin
Carnival in Ecuador is unique, fun-packed, and a local holiday. The locals wear colorful masks, dance, and participate in parades. I learned the actual word “Carnival” is an Italian word that refers to the absence of meat. The festival proceeds […]
February! What Happened to January??
Wow! It has been a busy month since I last updated my blog. I sometimes wonder how being retired keeps us so busy. I have decided just as soon as the draperies are completed I will do a before and […]
Bull Fight, Baby Goat, Pizza Night
It seems like every weekend there is some sort of celebration in little Cotacachi. Saturday night the music was so loud that it sounded like they were playing outside our bedroom window. They party until about 4 am. The sound […]
Energy Bath; Ecuadorian Traditions; New Year’s Eve; Texas Tradition Continues
Heavenly La Mirage Equatorial Energy Bath This special treatment is oriented towards the total relaxation of the entire body. Incorporated in this treatment are stones, energized in the Equatorial Sun, and natural formations found in the volcanic rocks of this […]
Cotacachi Honey, Christmas: Oh my La Mirage
Honey Fertile agricultural land and irrigation are increasingly scarce resources in the Ecuadorian highlands, and the migration of farmers to urban areas has created social and economic hardships. Honey production represents a viable income-generating alternative. Further, since beekeepers rely on the […]
Season for Angels-just look around
Children’s Christmas Choir Last week I walked to town for my weekly facial and stumbled upon children singing Christmas songs in front of the Municipality. Such darling children and such sweet music. They must have had a Christmas party since […]
La Laguna de San Pablo, Torora Sisa and Flowers
Hola We have been busy! We went to a reed basket market called Totora Sisa. Where I found several baskets, placemats, Christmas mobile and angel. The reeds come from La Laguna de San Pablo which is an ecosystem that includes […]
Parade Against Domestic Violence
Children’s Parade In Ecuador you never know what to expect. Bill and I were walking into town and suddenly came upon a school parade. Each school or class not sure which were dressed in different uniforms. The children were escorted […]
Dinner at Magical La Mirage~ with Sandra Baquero, Sanstar Shipping
We had a wonderful time last night with Sandra Baquero, Sanstar Shipping. It was great fun to get to know this wonderful lady. After months of emails back and forth to finally get to meet her in person was beyond […]
La Mirage Shaman Treatment ~pure bliss
Oh my, what a great experience as the adventure continues. The Shaman’s name is Sonia and is dressed in a white shirt with tiny colored flowers embroideries on the top, a broad red sash belt, and a long white skirt. […]
Container In; Oven Door Blows Up~it must be Friday
Yipee Container In Port Wednesday we got an email from Sandra (our shipper) that our container had reached the Guayaquil port. She told us to go immediately to Ibarra to go to the police station to obtain a custom document […]
Photography Class ; Flower Plantation
Thought for the day: A nation of sheep breeds a government of wolves. Each person has a responsibility for what is happening and perhaps more importantly what is not happening. Each picks his path. Choices. Photography Class The instructor is […]
To Catch A Mouse; El Lenador De Restaurant; Puppy
Hola! Winky loves the backyard and races around like the devil is after him. Since the back wall was rebuilt there is plenty of dirt for him to race through. I wish I had brought him boots. So, before he […]
La Mirage …ooh la la
November 4, 2013 Sent by the previous email and now added to our blog. Greetings from Cotacachi, We had lunch today at La Mirage and met with the owner again who treated us to a lunch drink Grappa (misspelled). The […]
Just Another Day In Paradise
Yesterday one of the neighbors had a party to stomp mud, straw and cow shit to be added to her house that she is building which is in the old Ecuadorian way. Yuck! Well, as one of my Arlington friends […]
Welcome to my WordPress Blog From Ecuador
Hola I have finally created a blog to record all of my adventures in Ecuador so that you can share and keep up with what Bill and I are doing. I plan to recap in my next post some of […]