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Quito to Rio Muchacho
Quito to Rio Muchacho

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Hello friends and family! Today we left Quito and on our way to our next destination on the coast we stopped at Mitad del Mundo, or the Middle of the World! No, not a Lord of the Rings reference, but the location of the equator, which runs through Ecuador. How many people can say they… Read More

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Best of Ecuador
Best of Ecuador

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I recently returned from yet another trip to Ecuador (my third in the last 12 months). I love the country for so many reasons, and every trip I discover something or somewhere new that keeps me coming back time and time again. I thought I’d put together my personal “best of Ecuador” list. I haven’t… Read More

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Ecuador Sustainable Summer Photos!
Ecuador Sustainable Summer Photos!

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Here are some photos from our first 2 weeks on the coast of Ecuador. I’m not one to shy away from the written word, but the combination of limited Internet access, lost luggage, and the prospect of typing out a few hundred words on a mobile device have conspired towards brevity. Fortunately, my camera was… Read More

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Surf’s Up in Canoa
Surf’s Up in Canoa

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Greetings from Canoa, one of Ecuador’s most likeable beach towns. We’re spending the day relaxing after a busy week studying sustainable agriculture at Rio Muchacho. This morning, everyone took a surfing lesson to great success. Most people were able to standup on the boards and catch some waves. Now the group is either hanging on the… Read More

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First day at Rio Muchacho Farm
First day at Rio Muchacho Farm

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Hi! This is Karen, writing to you from the beach town of Canoa. Yesterday we spent the day hiking, relaxing by the ocean, eating comida tipica (classic Ecuadorian food), exploring the town by scavenger hunt, and bonding as a group. Last night we had our first official group session where we shared our ‘life map’… Read More

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