Would you buy a $500 turkey? AKA Have you met Andres?
Sometimes you meet people who teach you things in such a subtle manner that you don’t realize they have profoundly changed your core being.
Tag Archives: Ecuador
Sound less like a gringo using Ecuadorian slang
In Ecuador I’ve started picking up more nuances and while many of these words are not unique to Ecuador, there are some things you should know.
Parades are for suckers, unless you want to change the world
In many countries Three Kings Day celebrates the coming of the Three Wise Men. Here in Cuenca they recognize the holiday but have created an event that has nothing to do with it.
The secret I’m most afraid to tell you
Despite my tendency to keep a regular blogging schedule I wrote the 2010 Review and then couldn’t put pen to paper. Writers block…bloggers block..whatever you want to call it. I’ve been afraid to write.
Yellow panties and effigies for New Year’s Eve
One of the things I love about Ecuador is that every holiday has a set of traditions that are so different from my own. New Year’s Eve is no exception.
How I will remember 2010
Tis the season for round-ups and year in review posts. Rather than a photo post of my favourite destinations I wanted something that would reflect the excitement, pleasure and diversity of Latin America.
Eleven Authentic Ecuadorian Eats
Overall my second trip to Ecuador was a bit more successful with many recommendations from local. While this list is by no means exhaustive it gives you an idea of the diversity of Ecuadorian food.
I'm Ayngelina and in my mid-thirties. I left an amazing job, boyfriend, apartment and friends to find inspiration in Latin America. I'm creating a new life choosing what I want instead of what other people think I should do.
